Living in Paradis - Midi-Pyrénées

In these days of myriad media programming about people moving their lives abroad and grumpy old men, here is a unique account of the pitfalls and joys of two pensioners who embark on that once in a lifetime adventure: emigration to another country.

The style is unique merging the pessimistic, laconic wit of earthy, elderly English Midlanders with the joie de vivre of les francaises.

Read hilarious accounts of how they adapt to la vie francaise including chapters on dealing with French workmen, communication, learning the language and even ‘sex la francaise’.

This is the story of David Klein and Karin Schmidt, struggling to come to terms with their past lives in wartime France and the French Resistance.

At the same time, the story records the agonising historical dilemma facing Philippe Pétain: should he take his government into exile, as urged by Charles de Gaulle, or free his people from suffering by signing an armistice with Adolf Hitler?

All the while, two old men contemplate their lives. David and Philippe find themselves getting older and more guilt-ridden.

Could there be a solution that will finally relieve their inner angst?