Fires, Feuds and Fun: A Dodecanese Summer
It is a lively and entertaining story of intrigue, relationships, holiday activities and village life during a summer on the island of Kos. The author wrote this novel because she missed the opportunity to travel to Greece during Covid lockdowns. It vividly recaptures the scenery, atmosphere, traditions and culture of the Dodecanese islands - all bathed in Mediterranean sunshine. Readers familiar with the islands will enjoy their memories flooding back while others will be keen to follow in the author's footsteps.
Rosemary helps out at an Art Centre and her husband John works part-time for Meltemi windsurf hire. Her visiting friend Jan begins a romance with the Greek owner of a car hire firm. An arsonist causes Meltemi and other beachside businesses increasing concern and speculation as to the culprit. Experiences such as bread making in a traditional outside bake oven, contending with disruption caused by feuding neighbours and the annual fish festival bring local events to life. Meanwhile interactions with those who have moved to Kos from the UK reveal how they have built their homes and businesses there. Against this backdrop, Rosemary and John go island hopping by ferry, visiting seven other islands. By bus, bicycles and on foot along ancient footpaths, they discover villages, castles, monasteries and wildlife.
Rosemary Vulliamy has always loved travelling. Her first trip abroad was aged 17 when she travelled by herself through France and Portugal. During her twenties hitching enabled her to travel extensively in Europe and since then she has journeyed more widely working as an academic. She enjoys travelling on holiday and the Greek islands have proved to be one of her favourite locations.
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