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Beth Haslam was brought up on a country estate in Wales. Deep in the countryside, her childhood was spent either on horseback, helping the gamekeepers raise pheasants, or out sailing. After a serious car crash in 1991, she set up her own consultancy business.
As semi-retirement beckoned, Beth and her husband, Jack, decided to buy a second home in France. This became a life-changing event where computers and mobile phones swapped places with understanding the foibles of the French, and tackling the language. Beth is now occupied as never before. Raising and saving animals, writing, and embracing everything that rural France has to offer; she’s loving it!

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	Fat Dogs And French Estates - Part 1 3.89 avg rating — 583 ratings — published 2015 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs And French Estates Part 2 4.21 avg rating — 444 ratings — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates, Part 3 4.51 avg rating — 388 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates, Part 5 4.64 avg rating — 351 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates, Part 4 4.61 avg rating — 323 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and Welsh Estates 4.77 avg rating — 155 ratings — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates, Part 6 4.62 avg rating — 141 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates - Beyond the Forest Fringe 4.76 avg rating — 85 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fat Dogs and French Estates Box Set : Parts I, II and III 4.75 avg rating — 40 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Completely Cats - Stories with Cattitude by Beth Haslam (Goodreads Author), Zoe Marr 4.57 avg rating — 35 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing Geoffrey and Denise Life Rebooted! by Sharon Hayhurst (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This latest episode in Sharon Hayhurst’s best-selling travel series delivers the very best of her writing: her trademark wit, deftly balanced with beautifully observed, more sensitive moments that many readers will find relatable. The travel details a ...more
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As a lover of the genre, reading a new crime thriller always brings a tinge of doubt — will it live up to expectations? Dead Jealous absolutely does. It’s gripping. From the opening pages, we witness a family crisis so vivid the characters feel like ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing Boatyard Views: More Recollections From Rotterdam and Beyond by Valerie Poore (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I’m a huge fan of this author’s writing and have loved her beautifully recounted tales of life aboard her beloved historic canal vessels. In this anthology, Val returns to familiar journeys, weaving in fresh insights, new discoveries, and plenty of f ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing The Infinite Terrace (The Italian Interlude Series Book 1) by Lindy Viandier (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This exquisitely written novel is a lyrical meditation on grief, longing, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again. In Italy, memory and emotion entangle as Elinor navigates the delicate tension between past and present. Though beneath the breath ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing An Aegean Odyssey: A Memoir by Kathryn Gauci (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Kathryn Gauci’s An Aegean Odyssey is a deeply evocative memoir that seamlessly blends personal reflection with a vivid portrait of Greece’s rich and layered past. Her descriptive writing is exceptional – whether she’s capturing the shimmer of the Aeg ...more
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Righteous Allegiance is a masterfully woven thriller that simmers with suspense while probing the deepest layers of identity and ancestral wisdom. As Will Manley, a young man imbued with profound spiritual values, navigates the treacherous world of do ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing Everyone Burns (Time, Blood and Karma, #1) by John Dolan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Everyone Burns is a gripping, sharply written crime thriller that, for me, stands out for its unforgettable protagonist. PI David Braddock is a wonderfully complex character – intelligent, seedy, yet possessing a suggestion of gallantry. As the reade ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing Memoirs of a Merchant Navy Boy: 1964-1968 by Lisa Rose Wright (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is a treat – told through a series of lively chats between the co-authors, the tales are so well told, I felt as though I was with them, sipping coffee, chuckling or gasping as each chapter ended. Stewart was a young, naive Lancashire lad w ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing The Rainbow Bridge by Alyson Sheldrake (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Alyson Sheldrake has woven her magic once again. This charming book invites animal lovers to the place we all hope exists: a gentle, timeless haven where beloved departed pets patiently await their owners. The Rainbow Bridge tells the story of a youn ...more
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Beth Haslam rated a book it was amazing Chilblains and Chitterlings: A Working Class Childhood in 1960s Birmingham by Dawn Fallon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
With a title like this, I knew I would love this book. I did. The reader is taken from a modern-day setting on a nostalgic journey to the author’s childhood in the 1960s. Hers is a working-class upbringing in Birmingham, which she describes with fond ...more
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