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When a flood destroys their home, Peter and Alex battle bureaucracy, village gossip, and a vindictive neighbor. A heartfelt, hilarious memoir of resilience, and finding light in the darkest moments, all set against the charm of Greece.
About the author
Peter Barber - Author BiographyPeter Barber is a bestselling author known for his humorous and heartfelt memoirs about life in Greece. Originally from the UK, Peter swapped the grey skies of England for the sun-drenched chaos of a Greek village, where he and his fiery Greek wife, Alex, embarked on a journey filled with adventure, cultural mishaps, and unexpected lessons in resilience.His Parthenon series-A Parthenon on Our Roof, A Parthenon in Pefki, and The Parthenon Paradox: Rivers of Redemption-has captivated readers worldwide, blending laugh-out-loud storytelling with poignant reflections on community, adversity, and the unpredictable charm of Greek life. His books explore the quirks of Anglo-Greek relationships, the joys (and frustrations) of navigating Greek bureaucracy, and the profound kindness of the people around him.Since self-publishing in 2022, Peter's books have sold nearly 30,000 copies, topping bestseller charts in multiple categories. His writing has struck a chord with readers who dream of Mediterranean escapism, who have faced their own battles with cultural adaptation, or who simply love a good story told with warmth, wit, and honesty.When he's not writing, Peter can be found sipping Greek coffee at a taverna, attempting (and failing) to argue with Alex, or watching the sunset over the Aegean from the very Parthenon he built on his own rooftop.
