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After perfecting their new apartment (complete with mini Parthenon) in a cosmopolitan suburb of Athens, Englishman Peter and his Greek wife Alexandra check out life in an authentic fishing village on a Greek island. They instantly fall in love with Pefki and plan to build a house there.
But all is not as it seems. As Peter and his feisty wife delve below the surface, they discover the sleepy village is hiding a wealth of secrets. Unperturbed, they embrace the fascinating village culture with unexpected and hilarious results. What could possibly go wrong in paradise?
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.
