Merde actually

A year has slipped by since Paul West, an Englishman, made France his new home. Yet, he finds himself entangled in a web of uniquely French conundrums: How does one successfully intimidate a gendarme? Why are there no health warnings on French nudist beaches? And is it really permissible to embark on a romantic affair with the partner of one’s employer? As Paul ventures into opening his own English tea room, he temporarily trades roles to become a Parisian waiter. He immerses himself in the typically French enjoyment of afternoon retreats in hotel rooms and faces the perplexities of a British office party, seeing it all through his newly acquired Parisian lens during a trip back to the UK. Throughout these escapades, Paul remains steadfast in his quest to discover the perfect French mademoiselle. Will this search lead him to true love, or is he destined for a comical failure? In this second book of amusing blunders, Paul persists in his humorous interference with Franco-British relations. The author humorously acknowledges: "I’d like to apologize to all those who enjoyed the suppository references in my previous works; they are absent in this book. However, courgettes feature prominently, which I view as a progression in my writing. From suppositories to courgettes - it's a testament to my development as an author."