**** The Perfect read to get you in a summery mood ****

"Jenny, in her lively writing, paints a picture of happy and enticing times; add to this a glass or two of vinho verde and we are all seduced. Happy days."
Clive Dunn OBE (Dad's Army)

"Required reading is this book of Algarvean short stories... nothing escapes her ears or eyes. Her style of writing is fresh and racy; I could not put the book down... " The Portugal News

"Really enjoyed it and it transported me back to the sunshine of the Algarve everytime I read a chapter." Chris D, Amazon reviewer

This is a collection of warm, amusing, sentimental, personal and socially insightful true stories of a Brit abroad. A great mix of social history with personal stories, with short chapters to dip into in the run up to your holiday this year.

You will enjoy a wonderful cross section of a life sliced into freshly remembered memoirs, easy for the reader to enjoy on a plane, by the pool or in the office during lunch, to discover more about the authors colourful life and a charming country from someone who has truly experienced it.

Donkeys, social (mis) adventures, political changes through the 60's and 70's, rickety ambulances, boozy Bert, sardines, celebrities, relationships, ladies of the night and more are all fondly captured in stories and recounted for your enjoyment and to bring you closer to this wonderful country.

This collection of stories document Portugal's growth and development through the eyes of an Englishwoman abroad.


Reviews for 'Portugal Now' & Then:
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"The wonders of life on the Algarve before it attracted the attention of developers have been recaptured... " The Portsmouth News

"Required reading is this book of Algarvean short stories... nothing escapes her ears or eyes. Her style of writing is fresh and racy; I could not put the book down... " The Portugal News

"Jenny's book is a 'must read', as there are lots of short stories about the past and present of Portuguese life." The Algarve Resident

"Jenny Grainer's collection of very personal memories is an entertaining and absorbing read for any English-speaking tourist or resident who wants to know more about the Algarve's recent history." Algarve 123 Report

"Her wonderful descriptions of the characters she met are both sad and amusing and, to see Portugal through the eyes of a young Englishwoman, is at times a moving experience." The Euro Weekly News

"I came to live in the Algarve in 1965 and have watched an undiscovered corner of Southern Europe turn into the thriving tourist-orientated Province it is today. Jenny's stories evoked many memories of those early days, when some of us were fortunate enough to share the lifestyle of farming and fisher-folk, whose land we invaded. For me, reading her book was a pleasantly nostalgic experience." Harry Warner

"Really enjoyed it and it transported me back to the sunshine of the Algarve everytime I read a chapter." Chris D, Amazon reviewer

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• Publication Date: October 1, 2010
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• Print Length: 192 Pages
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