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Bucket to Greece #9
Bucket To Greece Volume 9: A Comical Living Abroad Adventure
Abandoned in a bucket…to new adventures in Greece
The delightfully comic account of a British couple and their imported cats starting over in a new country continues in Bucket to Greece Volume 9. Violet Burke installs herself in the apothiki and gets on her bicycle to find cleaning work in the village. Her arrival puts Edna’s nose out of joint, but offers some amusing verbal play as she winds Captain Vasos up with some unique translations of mucky fat and spotted dick. Sampaguita finally moves in with the local undertaker, moonlight carnage erupts in the Bucket garden and Barry suspects that Vi has something to do with the disappearance of Cynthia’s vile cat.
When Marigold flies off to England to visit Geraldine, Victor keeps busy by trying to interest a strange couple in Leo’s old house and hosts his first ever cookery class for culinary challenged expats. Victor’s Greek neighbours make it their mission to keep him well fed, whilst one villager gets it into her head that Victor is an available object of fancy. If you’re a fan of Greek travel and culture then the Bucket to Greece series is a must, with a bucketful of laughs along the way.
The delightfully comic account of a British couple and their imported cats starting over in a new country continues in Bucket to Greece Volume 9. Violet Burke installs herself in the apothiki and gets on her bicycle to find cleaning work in the village. Her arrival puts Edna’s nose out of joint, but offers some amusing verbal play as she winds Captain Vasos up with some unique translations of mucky fat and spotted dick. Sampaguita finally moves in with the local undertaker, moonlight carnage erupts in the Bucket garden and Barry suspects that Vi has something to do with the disappearance of Cynthia’s vile cat.
When Marigold flies off to England to visit Geraldine, Victor keeps busy by trying to interest a strange couple in Leo’s old house and hosts his first ever cookery class for culinary challenged expats. Victor’s Greek neighbours make it their mission to keep him well fed, whilst one villager gets it into her head that Victor is an available object of fancy. If you’re a fan of Greek travel and culture then the Bucket to Greece series is a must, with a bucketful of laughs along the way.
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2020
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December 13, 2020
I came across the first in this series on Amazon Unlimited, having just finished a similar book by someone spending a summer in Italy. While my usual genres are crime, spies and travel, I thought that Bucket to Greece Book 1 sounded like a pleasant, light-hearted change. Nine books in the series later, my husband was beginning to suspect impending madness...........never have I previously been known to spend minutes trying to suppress frequent fits of the giggles and I feel really disappointed that I have come to the end........hopefully, just until Victor writes a 10th book in the near future. These books are very authentic in terms of village life in rural Greece and the characters are brilliantly portrayed
August 28, 2024
Another lovely, lighthearted, fun read.
It was lovely being back in the Greek village of Meli, amongst all the regulars you've got to know through this series. Each book is so easy to get back into; like being back with old friends. You can't wait to see what they've been doing since the last installment.
There's certainly plenty to keep your interest in this volume: The apothiki has now been completed; renovated, and all ready for Violet's impending arrival. Victor has been working helping in the local shop, and now he's going to try his hand at running a few cookery classes.
Victor's other half, Marigold, is popping back to the UK to visit her pal Geraldine. Now Marigold's away, Victor plans to resume penning more of his adventures in his proposed moving abroad books. At this point in the book, he is starting his second volume, and his completed first book is not yet published. In reality, there are already 16 books in the series, and more on the way.
Again, I had so many chuckles while I was reading this. Hilarious! Another lovely, lighthearted, fun read. I feel my reviews for these books are getting a bit repetitive; I'm saying some of the same things-but they affect me the same way, and I just can't resist getting on with the next one. Keep them coming!
It was lovely being back in the Greek village of Meli, amongst all the regulars you've got to know through this series. Each book is so easy to get back into; like being back with old friends. You can't wait to see what they've been doing since the last installment.
There's certainly plenty to keep your interest in this volume: The apothiki has now been completed; renovated, and all ready for Violet's impending arrival. Victor has been working helping in the local shop, and now he's going to try his hand at running a few cookery classes.
Victor's other half, Marigold, is popping back to the UK to visit her pal Geraldine. Now Marigold's away, Victor plans to resume penning more of his adventures in his proposed moving abroad books. At this point in the book, he is starting his second volume, and his completed first book is not yet published. In reality, there are already 16 books in the series, and more on the way.
Again, I had so many chuckles while I was reading this. Hilarious! Another lovely, lighthearted, fun read. I feel my reviews for these books are getting a bit repetitive; I'm saying some of the same things-but they affect me the same way, and I just can't resist getting on with the next one. Keep them coming!
April 20, 2024
Victor’s mum Violet takes centre-stage in this book. Wise, mischievous, vulgar, plucky, blunt, noble…how many facets can a single character have?
- “There’s no sense to know what anyone is saying, most of it is likely nothing more than hot air and blather. It’s the conversation that counts, it doesn’t matter what someone’s saying.”
- “My mother has been playing the esteemed captain for a fool by teaching him the incorrect meaning of English words,”
- “There, how does that feel?” “A bit peculiar, lad, if I’m honest. It’s a good long while since I had anything rubbing up against my crotch area.”
- “I have to confess the sight of Violet Burke on a bicycle was one I had never expected to behold.”
- “you daft apeth”
- “I’ll put back every penny my dead husband fleeced from their post office accounts if it’s the last thing I do.”
I wasn’t happy about Kouneli’s fate, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he turns up in the next book.
- “There’s no sense to know what anyone is saying, most of it is likely nothing more than hot air and blather. It’s the conversation that counts, it doesn’t matter what someone’s saying.”
- “My mother has been playing the esteemed captain for a fool by teaching him the incorrect meaning of English words,”
- “There, how does that feel?” “A bit peculiar, lad, if I’m honest. It’s a good long while since I had anything rubbing up against my crotch area.”
- “I have to confess the sight of Violet Burke on a bicycle was one I had never expected to behold.”
- “you daft apeth”
- “I’ll put back every penny my dead husband fleeced from their post office accounts if it’s the last thing I do.”
I wasn’t happy about Kouneli’s fate, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he turns up in the next book.
December 8, 2020
Loved this Bucket to Greece, volume 9. I have read every one of these books regarding Victor and his wife and family. The tales he relates, about his village, are often hilarious but also show an insight how a Greek village lives day to day. The recipes he describes sound very tasty.
I must admit to being rather surprised by his long lost mother and am not sure I could have welcomed her under my roof the way that Victor has, it just goes to show what a kind and thoughtful man he is.
I look forward to the next volume of his life in the Greek village that is now his home. Don’t make me wait too long Victor.
I must admit to being rather surprised by his long lost mother and am not sure I could have welcomed her under my roof the way that Victor has, it just goes to show what a kind and thoughtful man he is.
I look forward to the next volume of his life in the Greek village that is now his home. Don’t make me wait too long Victor.
December 5, 2020
Beef and olives for tea it will be...
I have been reading Victors books through lock down/this covid madness, I enjoy the way he writes about himself, a little bit snobbish but surely we all have standards similar to his. (I imagine him to be a bit like Frasier) I have loved following his life in the Mani, enough to have emailed him after completing the first 7 desperate for the next instalment and I seventeen disappointed, give his books ago if you feel the need to get t away from it all. Hurry up with volume 10, missing you already 😉
I have been reading Victors books through lock down/this covid madness, I enjoy the way he writes about himself, a little bit snobbish but surely we all have standards similar to his. (I imagine him to be a bit like Frasier) I have loved following his life in the Mani, enough to have emailed him after completing the first 7 desperate for the next instalment and I seventeen disappointed, give his books ago if you feel the need to get t away from it all. Hurry up with volume 10, missing you already 😉
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January 1, 2021Funny accounts of living in a greek village.
I am always left eagerly awaiting the next volume,I almost feel part of the community! If you love greece, the people and language you will love these books(and learn some of the language too) It's escaping from here to a life abroad and meeting old friends again with each book. More please!
I am always left eagerly awaiting the next volume,I almost feel part of the community! If you love greece, the people and language you will love these books(and learn some of the language too) It's escaping from here to a life abroad and meeting old friends again with each book. More please!
March 7, 2021
As usual I really enjoyed Victor's next installment of their adventures in Greece - I love to read this type of book after reading some heavier thriller ones - it brings me back down to earth to real life. I still love his style of writing about everyday situations and no name dropping/bragging etc just the days in the life of 2 expats warts and all.
Await his next book with bated breath :)
Await his next book with bated breath :)
November 28, 2020
An enjoyable series,
Memorable characters, a slice of Greek life, such a charming Greek village . Greek culture and customs , its all in these books. Oh, and not forgetting the expatriates who are also the reason for the. books, fun,fun fun.
Memorable characters, a slice of Greek life, such a charming Greek village . Greek culture and customs , its all in these books. Oh, and not forgetting the expatriates who are also the reason for the. books, fun,fun fun.
November 29, 2020
Love this series, lover the characters!
Great characters, lovely setting, I want to say a “safe” read as long as everyone understands, not boring, just a safe place to be for as long as it lasts. I’m jealous of those who are just beginning it, so much fun ahead!
Great characters, lovely setting, I want to say a “safe” read as long as everyone understands, not boring, just a safe place to be for as long as it lasts. I’m jealous of those who are just beginning it, so much fun ahead!
December 6, 2020
Bucket #9
Very fun read! The author is very descriptive and makes you feel like you’re a resident in the neighborhood. Victor seems a little full of himself but is well meaning. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Very fun read! The author is very descriptive and makes you feel like you’re a resident in the neighborhood. Victor seems a little full of himself but is well meaning. I’m looking forward to the next book.
November 30, 2020
Another great read
The continuing saga of life in Greece and the encounters with neighbours and friends provides a funny, easy-to-read book. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
The continuing saga of life in Greece and the encounters with neighbours and friends provides a funny, easy-to-read book. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
December 10, 2020
Love this series. Only regret is having to wait for next installment.
December 13, 2020
More
More more more please! Love these books and the diverse characters. The books make me laugh out loud. Need to know if the cat comes back!
More more more please! Love these books and the diverse characters. The books make me laugh out loud. Need to know if the cat comes back!
December 16, 2020
Once again had me chuckling at the antics of Victor and co. Love the books and always look forward to the next instalment
June 24, 2021
And another e,cement read 😎
I've read all the Bucket books so far and I'm addicted! Can't wait to read the next one, even beginning to learn a bit of Greek!
I've read all the Bucket books so far and I'm addicted! Can't wait to read the next one, even beginning to learn a bit of Greek!
September 5, 2021
A Happy Addiction
Another charming read that had me laughing out loud again. I am becoming a fan of Violet Burke ( The authors long list mother) and can't wait to read Volume 10!
Another charming read that had me laughing out loud again. I am becoming a fan of Violet Burke ( The authors long list mother) and can't wait to read Volume 10!
November 26, 2021
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Some of the humour is not to my liking. Always a possibility with funny books.
Some of the humour is not to my liking. Always a possibility with funny books.
September 26, 2022
Lots of laughs.
Love these books so far. But this is the funniest yet. I'm still chuckling. Can't wait for the next one.
Love these books so far. But this is the funniest yet. I'm still chuckling. Can't wait for the next one.
August 23, 2023
hilarious and educational too
I continue to laugh out loud at Victors anecdotes plus brushing up on my Greek in preparation for my holiday such fun!!
I continue to laugh out loud at Victors anecdotes plus brushing up on my Greek in preparation for my holiday such fun!!
March 9, 2024
Entertaining enough to keep going with this series every now and then.
August 2, 2025
I quite enjoyed the series but I read them back to back, so now it is a blur what was in each individual book.
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