A Mule In Rouen
What the papers say
'If
you enjoyed Peter Mayles' 'A Year in Provence', you're bound to like this similar
account of Rob Silverstone's experiences in Normandy'.
'The Brighton Argus'.
'An
excellent read. Silverstones' engaging account of setting up a restaurant in Normandy
is a reminder that not all plans run smoothly. What he lacks in luck as an entrepreneur
he certainly makes up for as a writer.'
'Everything France'
'An
engaging diary-cum-travel log written in a pleasing, informal style. Travelling
largely by bicycle through Normandy, Silverstone can make a bar redolent of Edith
Piaf with a short, evocative turn of phrase. He is at his best when reading Flaubert's
Madame Bovary and drawing perceptive comparisons with what he sees around him.'
'The Sussex Express'.
'Ce guide anglais qui nous
veut du bien. Rouen a trouvé en Rob Silverstone un partisan de plus, un
ambassadeur d'ici.
'Paris Normandie'.
'Following
in the Mule's footsteps is highly recommended'.
'Weekly Telegraph'
'With an excellent sense of observation, Rob Silverstone travels throughout Upper Normandy, by train or by bus, hitchhiking, but mostly by bicycle, describes, tells a story, tells the history, admires or criticizes all that he sees and meets. Museums, cathedrals, farms, markets, parks, cafes and restaurants, rivers, all are part of his notes.
'But it doesn't end there, he describes
also customs, habits, the French lifestyle, traditional recipes, and specialties.
One enjoys the style of this book. It is so natural, reading it is like sitting
in a cozy corner with an adventurous and easygoing friend, over a few drinks or
coffees, and listening to him telling you all about his travels and adventure'
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