Two Old Fools in Turmoil - LARGE PRINT

by Victoria Twead

Overview

★ New York Times Bestselling author ★

LARGE PRINT EDITION

When dark, sinister clouds loom, Victoria and Joe find themselves facing life-changing decisions. Happily, silver linings also abound in this, the fifth Old Fools chronicle.

A fresh new face joins the cast of familiar characters but the return of a bad penny may be more than some can handle. What does the future hold for the Spanish village of El Hoyo and the two old fools?

"Full of warmth, laughter, and some emotional tugs. I gave 5 stars before but Victoria just gets better, so how can I improve on that rating? 5 stars again but the BIGGEST, twinkliest stars." -- Julie Haigh, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922476210
Publisher:	Ant Press
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Old Fools Large Print , #5
Edition description:	Large Type
Pages:	462
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.03(d)

About the Author

Victoria Twead is the New York Times bestselling author of Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools and the subsequent books in the Old Fools series. After living in a remote mountain village in Spain for eleven years, and owning probably the most dangerous cockerel in Europe, Victoria and Joe retired to Australia. Another joyous life-chapter has begun. Website: www.victoriatwead.com Join her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoriaTwead

Table of Contents

The Old Fools Seriesvi

FREE Photo Bookvii

1. THE ENCHANTED POOL1

Breaded Rolled Jamón and Cheese14

2. VALENTINA17

Grilled Asparagus with Ham and Cheese31

3. STEPS33

Tuna with Onions44

4. A BAD PENNY47

Fish with Lemon60

5. VISITORS63

Catalan Spinach75

6. A LOST CHICKEN AND OBSERVATIONS77

Murcian Salad92

7. CHIMNEYS95

Chorizo and Potatoes108

8. PARTINGS111

Beef Stew125

9. BIRDS AND SPIDERS127

Spicy Prawns142

10. CHICKENS

Fried Goats' Cheese159

11. DARK SHADOWS AND DUCKS161

Fabulous Shellfish Stew173

12. GIVE ME YOUR BLOOD175

Prawns with Garlic and Lemon189

13. HOPS AND SPIKES191

Courgette (zucchini) and Cheese Balls203

14. FOUR, EIGHT AND TWO205

Tim Tam Cheesecake219

15. A STORM221

Chorizo Soup233

16. SHOCKS235

Pork and Tomato Stew248

17. LETTERS251

Cinnamon Cookies263

18. APPOINTMENTS265

Canadian Custard278

19. A STRESSFUL COUPLE OF WEEKS281

Easter Treats293

20. WORRIES295

Aubergine (eggplant) with Honey307

21. VIEWINGS309

Prawn Bites322

22. IT ONLY TAKES ONE325

Fruity Ice337

23. PREPARATIONS AND JANE339

Spicy Minced Pork349

24. SMALL CAR, BIG LORRY351

Spiced Chicken Kebabs364

25. SPELLBINDING STORIES367

Pork and Chickpea Soup379

26. TWO BECOME ONE381

Nuns' Sighs394

27. TRADITIONS397

Figs with Honey and Cinnamon407

28. THE SEARCH409

Toast with Salted Chocolate421

29. THE HOLE423

Fried Chicken Livers435

30. SEPTEMBER437

31. EPILOGUE447

P.S. What about Mother?451

A request...453

So what happened next?455

The Old Fools series459

The Sixpenny Cross series463

More books by Victoria Twead...465

About the Author467

Contacts and Links468

Acknowledgements

Editorial Reviews

"Full of warmth, laughter, and some emotional tugs. I gave 5 stars before but Victoria just gets better, so how can I improve on that rating? 5 stars again but the BIGGEST, twinkliest stars." -- Julie Haigh, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

luvgoodbks

5.0 out of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, I just devoured this book! LOVED it!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4

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Oh my goodness, I just devoured this book! Victoria Twead's latest book, TWO OLD FOOLS IN TURMOIL, doesn't disappoint. I've loved all of her Old Fools books, so was wondering if there was really anything else interesting she could write about. The answer is YES! It's funny, sad, mysterious, scary, and romantic, all from a light-hearted point of view, so how could it go wrong? This latest Victoria Twead book is even better than the previous ones! Thank you, "Veeky," for sharing your adventures with us. I love it and am looking forward to the next interesting phase of your life.

Sue

5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderfully moving read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30

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I don't know how Victoria Twead does it. Reading this latest memoir moved my emotions in many directions, from smiles and giggles down to a huge lump in my throat and moist eyes. I love her ability to make the people around her so vivid in the reader's mind, you feel like you know them personally and would recognise them in the street. She conveys emotions vividly too. In this book, particularly, the tenderness, love and strength of the relationship between Victoria and her husband, Joe, are tangible as they face their trials and tribulations. It's a quite extraordinary read.

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars

To my friend I have never met!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15

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I have read all of Victoria's books or should I say "Beeky's" ... anyway! to my review:

I love Victoria's books as there are a reading experience that you get sucked into, you become part of her family's life; you feel like a distant relative. You want to be part of it!

Victoria's books are always so well written that you are living the experience... perhaps in a past tense; which with all experiences, gives hindsight; which allows reflection to look on the humourious side. I love all of Victorias books because they make me laugh - in a good way... however, this latest book, I started out laughing but 3/4 way through I could not stop crying, I felt every experience so intimately, (Thanks to Victoria's fantastic prose) however, it did have some personal renosance!

I follow Victoria on her F.B page so already new some of the outcomes of her episodes, she has such a gift for story telling that it was so emotional and tense, even although I knew what was to happen.

I love it has worked out so well for her and Joe, but it is the end of a chapter... I hope the next will only bring lots of happiness.

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