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But Can You Drink The Water? - Excerpt from 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award entry (Kindle Edition)

But Can You Drink The Water? - Excerpt from 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award entry (Kindle Edition)

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Follow the hilarious lives of the naïve Turner family as they emigrate from Liverpool to sunny South Africa. Laugh out loud as they encounter ‘crocodiles’ on the wall, strange African customs and unintelligible Afrikaans accents. Cringe with them as their visiting in-laws embarrass them in front of their new SA friends.If you enjoyed Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine you will recognise Mavis Turner.Set in the 1970s, But Can You Drink The Water? uses subtle observational humour with an underlying pathos to portray the upsets, hurt and changing family dynamics that emigration brings. (The story is based on a 13-part sitcom) ReviewWith a droll, witty, utterly British voice, this manuscript tackles playfully and sincerely the age-old fish out of water tale. What sustains this book, however, is the narrative voice, the dry and self-deprecating humor, and the ability of this author to tell a story simply and well. Publisher’s Weekly reviewer for the ABNA semi-finals.

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Published March 23, 2010
ISBN 8194446
Jan Hurst-Nicholson
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Jan Hurst-Nicholson

Jan Hurst-Nicholson writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Jan Hurst-Nicholson lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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