Life Skills
Author: Katie Fforde
Desc: Athletic outdoor type good cook good with people wanted for work on the canals.... Newly not engaged and suddenly out of work Julia Fairfax needs a new direction. The classified ad that catches her eye sends her on a delightful hilarious adventure along the English canals on a rickety old hotel boat. Among the twists and turns Julia encounters a passel of persnickety guests an irritating ex-boyfriend the challenges of cooking in a galley kitchen the size of a closet and a whole lot of rattling tea cups. Add some frighteningly narrow bridges to steer through and you've got the makings of an unforgettable journey. Part romp part romance part step-by-step guide to how not to see England's scenic canals Life Skills will delight fans of intelligent romantic comedy as well as anyone looking for a few tips on staying afloat.