A Castilian Adventure: In Search of a New Life in Northern Spain

by Jane Holden

In A CASTILIAN ADVENTURE former teacher Jane Holden relates the story of her move to northern Spain. At fifty-seven she feels that life may be passing her by, so she decides to put her Spanish studies into practice and sets off on an open-ended trip in order to immerse herself in another culture. Starting in Madrid and intending to tour Castile and León, she soon decides to go with the flow and allow new friendships to influence her eventual destination. This amusing and informative account is a must-read for all those interested in the possibilities Spain offers away from the crowded coast.

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2018

Reviews

[KAREN JONES · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book.

Well writen. Lots of information about the area with a bit of humour thrown in. I am looking forward to hearing how and when she returned to Spain and her hamlet

[Frankie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as it is clearly and simply written in a way that completely engages you and all the characters are well rounded. It is very descriptive so we are able to immerse ourselves with Jane in all the places she visits.
I am horribly disappointed at the abrupt ending of the book just as things were really getting interesting.
Please release the next book on this adventure as soon as possible!!

[Mr.Peter Humphrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I have had a surfeit of books about people moving abroad. They are so predictable now. It is almost if the authors are using a standard formula. There is no magic left in any of them. This was slightly different mainly because of the area chosen to live in, other than that it is very much the same old, same old. I am pleased I didn't buy a hard copy.

[Suzanne C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed reading Jane's story of her move to Spain. It's really unfortunate that she broke her ankle. I do hope she went back to Spain and will write another book about her life in Spain. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to relax with a cup of tea and a good relaxing book.

[Tim Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Jane's story. I feel some commonality with her being recently retired, a former teacher at times, and moving to Spain. The area she describes with simple eloquence, the cast of local people, and the landscape of village life, reinforce my interest in exploring this bit-off-the-beaten-path part of Zamora Province.

[Carrie L. Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope there is a second book

I was drawn to Jane's account of her new life in Spain because she is female and that poses a problem for women in some countries, like Spain. But she is overcoming that issue and I hope will share more with us.

[Robert Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very different account of moving to Spain

An adventure that could have been a nightmare, but was instead a lovely story. I am looking forward to a sequel.

[Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

UnseenSpain

ienjoyedthestyeandwantedtoknowwhatwihappennext
I identified with the heroine
I wondered if it is written this year?
It ended to soon
That's it!

[John Sigsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite enjoyable

I hope there’s a follow up, does she go back, does she sell up in the U.K.? Hope we find out

[Martyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this little book about likable but a bit need Jane who is moving to Spain in search of a new beginning. Hopefully there is a part two in the making.