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In a twist of fate, Dr. Alfred Jones, a dedicated fisheries scientist, is asked to participate in a controversial project to create a salmon river in the highlands of Yemen. Initially, he declines the opportunity, but the project catches the attention of several politicians, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events. Fred finds himself forced to set aside his research and figure out how to fly ten thousand salmon to a desert country while also convincing them to swim there. Along the way, he meets Harriet Chetwode-Talbot, a land agent for the sheikh, and discovers a sense of belief, love, and heroism that surprises himself.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Paul Torday
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