“Half memoir, half travel, A Yank Back to England...is an absolutely wonderful book, not only about going home again but also about love and family and tradition and the passage of the years.” —Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic (Washington Post) To see the entire quote, click here.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Wine tasting in the Kentish countryside
Leaving Kate and Frances at the cottage, I wound my way to a local winery.
Hi Denis. I lived in London for 7 years and had the time of my life. I loved every minute of it.
I have just purchased your book after my "mum" and I watched your videos. We laughed til we cried. Especially after hearing your chapter on the "old bird" in the Fish and Chips restaurant. I can just see her. Mushy peas indeed.
The best of luck with your book. I shall be promoting it on my site at www.BestLondonHotelReview.com via my Amazon affiliate.
Standing, from L to R: Lew (Dad), Frances (Prodigal Wife), Denis (The Prodigal Tourist), and Jessie (Mum). Floating: Kate (Prodigal Daughter).
About this blog
You are reading random vignettes, deleted scenes, and other extras from and about my book, A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns. Enjoy, let me know what you think, ask questions, and thanks for your support! Cheers, The Prodigal Tourist
Years ago I shed my Cockney accent and left London's blighted East End for America. Since then, I’ve only returned to see my increasingly cantankerous parents and assorted relatives. Until my American wife comes along. She wants to tour, see the sights. No thank you. It’s not for me. But she insists, and I become a reluctant tourist in my former homeland.
3 comments:
Hi Denis, that made me smile. Oh for a decent glass of wine.:-)
Hi Denis. I lived in London for 7 years and had the time of my life. I loved every minute of it.
I have just purchased your book after my "mum" and I watched your videos. We laughed til we cried. Especially after hearing your chapter on the "old bird" in the Fish and Chips restaurant. I can just see her. Mushy peas indeed.
The best of luck with your book. I shall be promoting it on my site at www.BestLondonHotelReview.com via my Amazon affiliate.
Cheers!
Cathy
That was absolutely delightful, Denis. Kate is lucky to have an expert reader of stories. I want you to read some at the manor!
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