Houseboat on the Seine

By: William Wharton

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eBook | 17 April 2013

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A charming memoir from one of America's best-loved novelists, William Wharton, author of war-time classic 'Birdy'.

Before even penning his first novel, William Wharton had left his home in Los Angeles to live with his family in Paris. On a romantic whim, he makes an offer for houseboat that is, in reality, barely more than a broken wooden hulk. To his surprise, the bid is accepted. Thus begins the story of his family's work to return the boat to its former glory and build a home for themselves from scratch.

Industry Reviews

'Houseboat on the Seine', is a portrait of French life seen through the eyes of one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, as well as a story of a father's love, wisdom, pride and humour.

'A warm and moving book' - Carol Shields, author of 'The Stone Diaries'

'This charming memoir gives us literally the nuts and bolts of building a houseboat, along with generous dollops of humour and local colour . . . will satisfy Wharton devotees and Francophiles alike' - Publishers Weekly