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Bucket to Greece #11
Bucket to Greece Volume 11: 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 11. Victor and Marigold, enjoying a romantic weekend away in atmospheric Monemvasia, discover they aren’t the only couple from Meli on the rock. With his mother’s eightieth looming, Victor meddles in her past to dig up a surprise guest for her birthday bash. In his efforts to woo Violet Burke, Panos fine hones his wooden chat up lines on anyone English and a relationship hiccup brings Benjamin to Greece to ponder if there is a future with Adam.
Stuck in a hospital bed, Milton offends Cynthia with his request for a bed bath and prevails upon Victor to stand in for him as Scarlett Bottom for a public reading of ‘Delicious Desire’. Strutting round in cast-off cycling Lycra, Guzim makes a home intrusion to round up Victor’s chickens. 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 11. Victor and Marigold, enjoying a romantic weekend away in atmospheric Monemvasia, discover they aren’t the only couple from Meli on the rock. With his mother’s eightieth looming, Victor meddles in her past to dig up a surprise guest for her birthday bash. In his efforts to woo Violet Burke, Panos fine hones his wooden chat up lines on anyone English and a relationship hiccup brings Benjamin to Greece to ponder if there is a future with Adam.
Stuck in a hospital bed, Milton offends Cynthia with his request for a bed bath and prevails upon Victor to stand in for him as Scarlett Bottom for a public reading of ‘Delicious Desire’. Strutting round in cast-off cycling Lycra, Guzim makes a home intrusion to round up Victor’s chickens. 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.
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421 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2021
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September 18, 2024
Another great read.
This is a great fun series about a couple from Manchester, UK, and their move to rural Greece.
At the start of this volume, they're going on a romantic mini-break. We're soon back home in their village, and amongst the locals....and it's just great to be back! I went from chuckling, to laughs galore-then absolutely spluttering with giggles!
Victor's wife Marigold loves moving abroad memoirs. He's writing his own-will his measure up? She has a few hints for him, she loves her exclamation marks. He hates them! Violet is hilarious, a right laugh, so funny.
Laughs, and more laughs. These books never fail to make me smile. You always know you're going to get a good, fun read.
The usual dose of oodles of comedy-and a few troubles at mill this time too-but always uplifting and great fun reads.
I'm going straight on to the next volume!
This is a great fun series about a couple from Manchester, UK, and their move to rural Greece.
At the start of this volume, they're going on a romantic mini-break. We're soon back home in their village, and amongst the locals....and it's just great to be back! I went from chuckling, to laughs galore-then absolutely spluttering with giggles!
Victor's wife Marigold loves moving abroad memoirs. He's writing his own-will his measure up? She has a few hints for him, she loves her exclamation marks. He hates them! Violet is hilarious, a right laugh, so funny.
Laughs, and more laughs. These books never fail to make me smile. You always know you're going to get a good, fun read.
The usual dose of oodles of comedy-and a few troubles at mill this time too-but always uplifting and great fun reads.
I'm going straight on to the next volume!
June 8, 2021
A delightful read
Witty recollection of how Greek and British can live in harmony. I lived more than 20 years in Cyprus and ,as a French ,can associate with some of the experiences that occured to Victor and his family. Well written, fast paced books, I read the whole saga and is ready for more.
Witty recollection of how Greek and British can live in harmony. I lived more than 20 years in Cyprus and ,as a French ,can associate with some of the experiences that occured to Victor and his family. Well written, fast paced books, I read the whole saga and is ready for more.
December 5, 2021
Another great book , more please....
Now I have read all 11 books and can't wait for another one, hurry up please. I love Greece, it's history, people and scenery. I can loose myself in his stories and adventures. Brilliantly written and if you have read this far you must enjoy Bucket to Greece as much as I do!!
Now I have read all 11 books and can't wait for another one, hurry up please. I love Greece, it's history, people and scenery. I can loose myself in his stories and adventures. Brilliantly written and if you have read this far you must enjoy Bucket to Greece as much as I do!!
May 16, 2021
These books are so wonderful and witty that I can never wait for the next one to come out! Book 11 about a couple of ex pats from England who buy in a small village in Greece and become enmeshed in the lives of all the villagers. You will come to love them all!
May 22, 2021
So that's what's happening.
Continuing series is a humorous experience in Greek history, culture, and life in general. Always something going on. Enjoy the first to the most recent. Who ever VD Bucket really is, I'm hooked on the series.
Continuing series is a humorous experience in Greek history, culture, and life in general. Always something going on. Enjoy the first to the most recent. Who ever VD Bucket really is, I'm hooked on the series.
May 24, 2021
This series just gets better and better as the characters develop. I live in Greece and Mr Bucket has managed to beautifully capture the essence of what is to live here. Looking forward to volume 11.
May 25, 2021
You wouldn't believe the goings on in Greece!
As ever - brilliant! Need cheering up - read this book. So well written and hilarious. Every new volume brings me closer to the inhabitants of what must have been a nice quiet village and a family which has brought it to life.
As ever - brilliant! Need cheering up - read this book. So well written and hilarious. Every new volume brings me closer to the inhabitants of what must have been a nice quiet village and a family which has brought it to life.
May 27, 2021
One of the best
I've read all eleven and #11 is among the best. I hope V.D. writes additional books in the series. Amazon said I need one more word so forgive this extraneous sentance.
I've read all eleven and #11 is among the best. I hope V.D. writes additional books in the series. Amazon said I need one more word so forgive this extraneous sentance.
June 8, 2021
This one is the best yet. You couldn't make these characters up! So many entertaining incidences, well told and amusing. I just wish they would lose their obsession with bleach - it's a disaster for the environment. Use vinegar instead. Boiling things also works!
June 17, 2021
Always amusing
I found your writing fun and informative. I go to Athens often and utilize bits and pieces of your writing to interact with local friends. And your marketing strategy is awesome
I found your writing fun and informative. I go to Athens often and utilize bits and pieces of your writing to interact with local friends. And your marketing strategy is awesome
May 10, 2021
Another brilliant read
I have read all the books so far and yet again this didn't disappoint. Funny, happy characters developing with each new story. Can't wait for the next.
I have read all the books so far and yet again this didn't disappoint. Funny, happy characters developing with each new story. Can't wait for the next.
May 19, 2021
Bucket to Greece
A fun read! I’ve read all the books and am looking forward to the next one. Thoroughly entertaining and engaging.
A fun read! I’ve read all the books and am looking forward to the next one. Thoroughly entertaining and engaging.
May 20, 2021
Love reading these books - my only criticism is that they don’t last long enough as I can never out them down!
May 24, 2021
Absolutely love these books and find them hilarious, can’t wait for the next book in the series.
June 2, 2021
Love this series!! The BBC needs to film a series based on these books. It could be as good as Benidorm.
October 10, 2021
Another good book from Victor :)
January 5, 2026
Another Bucket triumph.
Another wonderful collection of Meli anecdotes.I go to the Greek islands twice a year and can identify with a lot of characters in all the books.Marvellous!
Another wonderful collection of Meli anecdotes.I go to the Greek islands twice a year and can identify with a lot of characters in all the books.Marvellous!
June 17, 2021
Outstanding, easy reading and funny!
Every book adds another layer to each the personality of each character. They have become a community, interwoven with acceptance, support & love for each other! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Every book adds another layer to each the personality of each character. They have become a community, interwoven with acceptance, support & love for each other! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
August 10, 2024
Memorable moments:
- “Hurrying through the sleeting rain to meet my mother after parking up, I was surprised to see people running out of the bank with their arms aloft, dropping their tickets on the street in their haste to get out.” (When the balaclava-wearing Violet is mistaken for a bank robber)
- “I coughed discreetly before continuing, unable to believe I had just said the word member out loud.” (When Victor is roped into a public reading of Milton’s Delicious Desire)
- ““Goodness knows what you’ve picked up using that combustible toilet of his…” “I think you mean compostable, Mother,” I corrected.” (Violet to Sherry, before she rescues her from the hands of the abusive Heinrich)
- “Hurrying through the sleeting rain to meet my mother after parking up, I was surprised to see people running out of the bank with their arms aloft, dropping their tickets on the street in their haste to get out.” (When the balaclava-wearing Violet is mistaken for a bank robber)
- “I coughed discreetly before continuing, unable to believe I had just said the word member out loud.” (When Victor is roped into a public reading of Milton’s Delicious Desire)
- ““Goodness knows what you’ve picked up using that combustible toilet of his…” “I think you mean compostable, Mother,” I corrected.” (Violet to Sherry, before she rescues her from the hands of the abusive Heinrich)
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