A Year at the Chateau

By: Dick Strawbridge, Angel Strawbridge

Narrated by: Angel Strawbridge, Dick Strawbridge

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

THE ENTERTAINING AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.

Like many couples, Dick and Angel had long dreamed of living in France, but where others might settle for a modest bolthole in the French countryside, the Strawbridges fell in love with a 19th-century fairytale château, complete with 45 rooms, seven outbuildings, 12 acres of land and its own moat.

Throwing caution to the wind, Dick and Angel swapped their two-bedroom flat in East London for an abandoned and derelict castle in the heart of the Loire valley and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime with their two young children Arthur and Dorothy.

Sharing their full journey for the first time, A Year at the Château follows Dick and Angel from when they first moved to France in the depths of winter and found bedrooms infested with flies, turrets inhabited by bats, the wind rattling through cracked windows, and just one working toilet, which flushed into the moat, through to the monumental efforts that went into readying the château for their unforgettable wedding and their incredibly special first Christmas.

Along the way we'll read glorious descriptions of rural life in France, with charming characters, delicious food and wonderful seasonal produce, together with the extraordinary list of renovations and restorations Dick and Angel completed, many of which were never shown on TV.

As warm and entertaining as their much-loved show, A Year at the Château is a truly irresistible story of adventure and heart, epic ambitions and a huge amount of hard graft.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Dick Strawbridge and Angel Strawbridge (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group

Enchanting

I loved every second of this book. I am completely addicted to the show. The Chateau has been a wonderful escape from reality. I loved the behind the scenes info. I am inspired by the positive energy and creativity. Thank you Dick and Angel for inviting us into your world.

I loved reliving the first year at the chateau <3

I enjoyed the original Escape to the Chateau series, as well as the spinoffs and this was just as enjoyable! Thank you Dick and Angel for sharing this behind the scenes story, and I look forward to following your journey.

DIY & A Love Story

What an enchanting story. I fell in love with the show which as of yet has not been shown in its entirety in America. The book is so special. Literally a diary that you have shared with us. Making it even more special by the narrators who have lived the story. When it got to the wedding I was bawling like a baby! Thank you so much for sharing. Your humor is amazing!

Great Story

I enjoyed hearing from Dick and Angel more of the story behind the TV Show.

Amazing Story

I just love watching Dick and Angel on t.v. But this book is awesome and really gives the feeling of being at the Chateau. The narration is also delightful hearing them tell their own story. I hope to visit them someday :)

A Year at the Chateau

I love this book. Dick and Angela are living their dream and I’m living it vicariously through them

100% Dick and Angel

if you love following Dick and Angel in the TV program, this is an absolute must read.
if you haven't seen it on TV I would still recommend you to read it.
The way Dick and Angel narrated the book is exactly like watching them on TV, you feel it all, so you will laugh and at one point you will look for a tissue, -they tell there storie with so much love in their voice, so you se it all before your eyes as you listen.
This is a book where you should be careful to drink your tea at the same time, -Dick have a absolute lovely way's to explain situations, whit the language, that have made me drippel my tea a few times and laughed 😂
It's a wonderful book..

Absolutely entertaining!

Loved the story and having it narrated by Dick & Angel just sealed the deal. I recommend to anyone who loves France and romance and a dream of renovating.

Wonderful Additional Chateau Background

Absolutely love this book, especially given that it is narrated by Dick and Angel! So wonderful listening to each of their perspectives on the first year in the Château. Looking forward to more of these books from Dick and Angel!

Heartwarming

I love the TV show. Couldn't wait to hear this audiobook. Really worth the time. Such a pleasure!