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'Scott's novel is a charming... holiday book' --Sunday Express
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
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A warm and witty memoir of the ups and downs of buying a ramshackle Spanish farmhouse
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Selina conjours up a colourful and enchanting picture of a very private corner of her own Majorca .We discover she is a woman of great fortitude and compassion, comfortable in her own skin in a home we see her transform from a shelter of dubious possibilities into a comfortable retreat.
We are with her through every joy and set back along the way -there is an ample supply of both,from tree rats on the roof to narrowly escaping perishing in a forest fire ,whilst planning a wonderful garden and the addition of a swimming pool all the time battling with a dodgy generator and lack of mains water. A formidable woman and a wonderful read
We are with her through every joy and set back along the way -there is an ample supply of both,from tree rats on the roof to narrowly escaping perishing in a forest fire ,whilst planning a wonderful garden and the addition of a swimming pool all the time battling with a dodgy generator and lack of mains water. A formidable woman and a wonderful read
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought both books by Selina Scott, assuming (wrongly!) that one was followed by the other! Wrong! They are identical despite different titles. However it is a pleasant little tale of life in my beloved Mallorca though I did find myself ploughing through it somewhat. The books I really love are those which I race through and can't wait to get to the end!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a fan of Ms Scott and yes do find her fanciable which may well have contributed to my reading her book. However in my defence I read widely and have enjoyed other accounts of Brits moving abroad like the wonderful series by Dirk Bogarde. Her book is quite short and the storyline charming but a trifle lightweight. The biggest criticism I have though is with the publishers' decision to make us rely entirely on Selina's words as there is not a single photograph of the island, her house undergoing its many improvements nor the famous writer herself. I find this amazingly inept and Amazon compounds this by not mentioning this omission in their blurb. If I'd picked up the book in Wartestones not online, I would not have bought it. If you do another book Selina have it illustrated please!!
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A House In The High Hills
Superb book about rural life in Mallorca it was so good that I purchased another by Selina Scott
a hardback book entitled " A LONG WALK IN THE HIGH HILLS "... Read more
a hardback book entitled " A LONG WALK IN THE HIGH HILLS "... Read more
Published 2 days ago by gradavfy4
Loved it.
A lovely book. I wish I had had the money to buy a house in Minorca and to have had the fun of doing it up. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Brian KL (Clevedon UK)
Wish you were here?
Celebrity lifestyle in the sun - Not!
More an insight into the gentle pace of village life in a quiet corner of Mallorca.
More an insight into the gentle pace of village life in a quiet corner of Mallorca.
Published 5 months ago by Quizigal
Lovely Book
This is a really lovely read. This copy was for my Mum as I already have one. She borrowed it and liked it so much she wanted her own copy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs G
If you love Mallorca - you will enjoy this book.
I am completely in love with the island of Mallorca which made this book a delight to read. Selina Scott is missed in the world of reporting and to read about her meetings with... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gail
Selina's book
I enjoyed this book - it was very easy reading, as we were going to Mallorca for holiday, it was good to read about places we should visit. I can recommend it.
Published 15 months ago by compu_katy
Caution
Beware that this book is the paper back version of 'A Long Walk In The High Hills'. A good read but don't buy both!
Published 18 months ago by David Wallingford
Celebrity makeover, but it works!
What's not to like about this book? Another Spanish restoration project, but this time by a household name, I expected it to be rather dull. Read more
Published 20 months ago by corsario
Not bad but not brilliant
Selina Scott's book is easy reading, and more in the style of a blog/narrative rather than a story as it details her life and work rather than the story of... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Smith
What a load of gibberish!
This book takes you by the hand and vaguely guides you from one story of an orphan dog to another one about a cat, some germans and oh the king of spain, utter tosh, the poor woman... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by E. A. Maclean
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