Two Old Fools Down Under

by Victoria Twead

Overview

★ New York Times Bestselling author ★
"The Durrells meet James Herriot"

When Vicky and Joe wave goodbye to their beloved Spanish village, they face their future in Australia with some trepidation. Now they must build a new life amongst strangers, snakes, and spiders the size of saucers. Accompanied by their enthusiastic new puppy, Lola, adventures abound, both heartwarming and terrifying.
Will the Two Old Fools embrace the Aussie way of life or is it time to stop gallivanting around the globe and return to Britain?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798230079217
Publisher:	Ant Press
Publication date:	02/01/2025
Series:	Old Fools , #6
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Victoria Twead is a New York Times bestselling author.

In 2004 Victoria Twead nagged poor, long-suffering Joe into leaving Britain and relocating to a tiny, remote mountain village in Andalucía where they became reluctant chicken farmers and owned the most dangerous cockerel in Spain. Village life inspired Victoria's first book, Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools, which was quickly followed by more, all of which fast became Amazon bestsellers.

Victoria and Joe continue to enjoy life raising chickens, writing, helping authors publish their books, sampling the local wine and living alongside their colourful neighbours.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

The Old Fools Series vii

FREE Photo Book viii

1. DOWN UNDER 1

Aussie Breakfast Bowls 9

2. HOUSE HUNTING 11

Summer Vegetable Lasagne 20

3. PURCHASES 23

Strawberry Swirl Pavlovas 32

4. A FRENZY AND PHONE CALLS 35

Easy Salmon Mousse 43

5. LOLA AND COLD FEET 45

Gender Reveal Cake 51

6. MOVING 53

Teriyaki Steaks 62

7. TRADIES 63

Lobster and Summer Fruits Salad 71

8. NEW FRIENDS 73

White Chocolate and Macadamia Biscuits 81

9. PUPPY SCHOOL 83

Thea's German Cheesecake 90

10. GRASS 93

Silverbeet, Broccolini and Mozzarella Pizza 100

11. NEIGHBOURS 103

Baked Pumpkin Risotto 110

12. BATS 111

Fig and Walnut Breakfast Loaf 118

13. A BANANA AND BEETLES 121

Creamy Camembert Potatoes 129

14. CLONES AND A RUSSIAN 131

Speedy Beef Stroganoff 138

15. TERRY 141

Fast Food Minestrone 149

16. HOSTIBALS 151

ANZAC Biscuits 158

17. CATS AND DOGS 161

Home-made Dog Biscuits 169

18. MORE CATS AND DOGS 171

Strawberry Mice 179

19. WATER BALLET 181

Dead-Easy Damper 189

20. DEBBIE REYNOLDS 191

Debbie Reynold's Mum's Pavlova 198

21. A FRIGHT 201

Trout with Lemon Parsley Butter 208

22. BREATHLESS 211

Spinach and Feta Quiche 219

23. BED NUMBER FIVE 221

German Butter Cake (Butterkuchen) 228

24. ROLLERCOASTER 231

Honey-Glazed Spare Ribs 239

25. MONSTERS BENEATH 241

Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge 248

26. BAD STUFF 249

Creamy Curried Snags 255

27. DIFFICULT DAYS 257

Aussie Ham and Cheese Pull-Aparts 265

28. WORMS 267

Cheating Apple Dump Dessert 275

29. SUMMER DAYS 277

Lemon Myrtle Cake 285

30. OXYGEN 287

Vegemite Pasta 295

EPILOGUE 297

A request... 303

So what happened next? 305

The Old Fools series 307

The Sixpenny Cross series 309

More books by Victoria Twead... 310

About the Author 311

Contacts and Links 312

Acknowledgements 313

Ant Press Books 315

Ant Press Online 319

Editorial Reviews

Jennifer H

5.0 out of 5 stars

Deserves 10 stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 3

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I felt as though I was visiting an old friend again and catching up on her life after she left Spain. Unfortunat6 for me that vist robbed me of much needed beauty sleep....simply could not put the kindle down. Well written as always and thoroughly engrossing. I am not saying too much because I dislike reviews that contain spoilers. I was chatting to a friend today and suggested she read the Two Old Fools series, I actually envy her discovering them for the first time.

5.0 out of 5 stars

You will love Victoria Twead!

Reviewed in the United States on December 4

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If you have never read a Victoria Twead book, I envy you. Why? Because you can start reading from book one...when Vickie and Joe were in cold and rainy England and Vickie decided she wanted to move to Spain. Joe relented and off they went for 11 years, with a one year break to teach in the Middle East. Eventually they moved to Australia.

Vickie writes just as if she were talking to her. The characters in the Spain books are unforgettable. The stories are always humorous and ring so true.

I want to recommend Joe's book on growing up in South Africa. I cried and cried...

Oh yes, this is supposed to be a review of Down Under. It's great like all her books. You new readers will soon join is in nagging Vickie about when the next one will come out. And I do mean nag.

Do start with Chickens, Mules and Two old fools.

You can thank me later.

Beth Haslam, author of the Fat Dogs and French Estates series

5.0 out of 5 stars

Another Stunning Winner from Victoria Twead!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13

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Not all authors can maintain a stellar quality of writing throughout a substantial book series. Victoria Twead is one who can.

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