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A year in the Merde follows Englishman Paul West as he settles into a new job in Paris. Through his observations, the book offers a light‑hearted look at French social life, from the cheese and garlic soap habits to the national pastime of strikes. Set against a backdrop of European travel and local manners, the narrative intertwines humor with candid commentary on the pleasures and perils faced by a Brit abroad.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Stephen Clarke
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