A Parthenon on our Roof: Adventures of an Anglo-Greek Marriage (The Parthenon series Book 1)
Book 1, in the Parthenon Series. An Anglo-Greek Love Story Like No OtherWinner of the Gold Medal – Global Book AwardsWhat happens when a reserved Englishman marries a fiery Greek woman and moves to Greece?Chaos. Culture shock. Endless paperwork.
Loud opinions. Deep love. And a house with a Parthenon on the roof.In this award-winning, laugh-out-loud memoir, Peter Barber charts his accidental transformation from polite Englishman into something vaguely Mediterranean, under the determined guidance of his formidable Greek wife, Alex.
Passionate, funny, unstoppable, and fully committed to turning her husband into a Greek warrior (or at least someone who can survive a family gathering).As they build their dream home in a suburb of Athens, plans unravel, neighbours intervene, and bureaucracy takes on a life of its own. What emerges is a warm, honest, and hilarious portrait of Greece as it’s really lived - chaotic, generous, exasperating, and utterly irresistible.A Parthenon on Our Roof is a love letter to Greece, to marriage, and to the joy of embracing a life that refuses to go according to plan.Perfect for fans of humorous travel memoirs, fish-out-of-water stories, and Greek village life.Come for the laughs. Stay for the heart.