Athletic, outdoor type, good cook, good with people, wanted for work on the canals.
Newly not engaged and suddenly out of work, Julia Fairfax needs a new direction.
The classified ad that catches her eye sends her on a delightful, hilarious adventure along the English canals on a rickety old hotel boat.
Among the twists and turns, Julia encountersa passel of persnickety guests, an irritating ex-boyfriend, the challenges of cooking in a galley kitchen the size of a closet, and a whole lot of rattling tea cups.
Add some frighteningly narrow bridges to steer through, and you've got the makings of an unforgettable journey.
Part romp, part romance, part step-by-step guide to how not to see England's scenic canals, Life Skills will delight fans of intelligent romantic comedy, as well as anyone looking for a few tips on staying afloat.
About the Author Katie Fforde is the London Times-bestselling author of Artistic License, Second Thyme Around, Stately Pursuits, and Wild Designs.
She lives in Gloucestershire, England, where she is at work on her next novel.
