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Alexandra, a product of Greek Fire. Born into the cradle of civilization. Weaned on the teachings of ancient Greek philosophers, thrilled by the bravery of Spartans and thousands of years of cultural heritage.
Peter, her future husband, a tea-drinking, digestive-dunking product of British society. Working to make a living with no real ambitions or dreams. But then, he fell in love. Everything changed.
At times hilarious, always embarrassing, Peter's story of how he became Greek enough to live with a Greek family includes a near-death experience on a mountain road, eccentric aunts, Greek bureaucracy, melting flip-flops, and the decision to demolish the much-loved family home, replacing it with a five-storey apartment block, complete with a Parthenon on the roof terrace.
To cap it all, someone thought it a good idea to put Peter in charge of the rebuild project, despite not speaking a word of Greek.
What could possibly go wrong?
About the author
Peter Barber - Author of the Parthenon SeriesPeter Barber is a bestselling author known for his humorous and heartfelt memoirs about life in Greece. Originally from Britain, Peter traded grey skies for the golden glow of the Mediterranean when he fell in love-not just with Greece, but with Alex, his fiery and passionate Greek wife. Their life together, filled with cultural clashes, bureaucratic battles, and the undeniable magic of Greek village life, became the inspiration for his acclaimed Parthenon Series.His debut book, A Parthenon on Our Roof, chronicled the challenges and absurdities of adapting to Greek life, including the now-iconic moment when he built his own Parthenon-only to land himself in legal hot water. A Parthenon in Pefki continued the adventure, capturing the beauty, quirks, and camaraderie of small-town Greece. His latest book, The Parthenon Paradox: Rivers of Redemption, takes readers on an emotional journey through disaster, resilience, and the power of community when a catastrophic flood threatens to wash away everything he and Alex have built.With a writing style that blends laugh-out-loud moments with poignant reflections, Peter has a gift for capturing the heart and soul of Greek life. His books have struck a chord with readers worldwide, topping Amazon charts and earning him a devoted following.When he's not writing, Peter can be found enjoying village life, sipping coffee in a sun-drenched kafeneio, or-more often than not-trying to keep up with Alex's latest scheme. His love for Greece shines through in every page he writes, making his books a must-read for anyone who dreams of escaping to the land of blue skies, warm hospitality, and just a little bit of chaos.
