Jonah and Co
“Jonah and Co” by Dornford Yates is a captivating tale published by Penguin Books in 1981, featuring 269 pages in English. The story follows the adventures of Jonah and his companions as they decide to spend the winter in Pau, located in the French Pyrenees. Their journey is filled with unexpected events, particularly when Berry takes the wheel after only a few driving lessons, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic situations.
Readers will find a mix of mystery, thriller, and suspense as the characters navigate their new surroundings. The narrative includes elements of theft, smuggling, and even a kidnap attempt, all while Berry attempts to procure English cigarettes amidst the challenges posed by French customs. The unique blend of humor and excitement throughout “Jonah and Co” showcases Yates’ storytelling prowess, making it an engaging read for those interested in contemporary literature and fiction.
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PRE-ISBNFrom the front-inside of the”Jonah & Co decide to spend the winter in Pau in the French Pyrenees. Their journey is an eventful one to say the least, since Berry takes the wheel and attempts to navigate narrow French back streets after only three driving lessons.Winter in France suits them perfectly, but disaster strikes when they run out of English cigarettes. It falls to Berry to furnish new supplies from home, but how to evade the vigilance of the French customs? Berry chooses pepper … with not quite the results he expects.Their six months in France are certainly not quiet, with thefts, smuggling, some dramatic car journeys, a kidnap attempt and an engagement.Dornford Yates’ unique blend of humour and excitement is nowhere more perfectly balanced than in ‘Jonah & Co’…”
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