A Parthenon in Pefki - by Peter Barber (Paperback)

About the Book

What happens when an Englishman and his fiery Greek wife swap city life for a sleepy Greek village? A hilarious and heartwarming journey through culture shocks, eccentric neighbours, and the magic of authentic Greece.

Book Synopsis

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?

Review Quotes

Red Feather Romance "The romantic comedy of the year"

Suzi Stembridge, author of 'Greek Letters' series "This book is so good, so true to Greek life that I need to read it again, slowly to absorb it."

Literary Titan "A Parthenon in Pefki: Further Adventures of an Anglo-Greek Marriage is more than a memoir; it is a journey into cultural discovery and an adventure about taking risks. The portrayal of Greek life and love has left me looking forward to more works in this series to find out where life takes Alex and Peter next."