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A Donkey On The Catwalk: Tales of life in Greece (The Peloponnese Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Marjory McGinn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 488 ratings
“Gerald Durrell meets Bill Bryson.” Praise for the Peloponnese series

"The stories in A Donkey On The Catwalk are funny, poignant and utterly fascinating."

The 4th book in the Amazon best-selling Peloponnese series, A Donkey On The Catwalk is a stunning collection of original stories and travel narratives, many of them following the adventures of Marjory, Jim and their lovable terrier Wallace in rural Greece. Once again there are comical and insightful tales of life in wild and memorable locations.

While this book can be read as a standalone, loyal readers will be further enlightened by the escapades of the unforgettable farmer Foteini: her unique take on life; her outrageous ‘fashions’, including a makeshift shoe design you will never forget, and her ‘haute couture’ offerings for Riko the donkey.

As well as tales of the Peloponnese, there are stories from other Greek locations the couple have visited, including Pelion and the islands of Santorini and Corfu. This book also offers a fascinating glimpse into some of the author’s earliest trips to Greece with tales that have not been published before, including a year of teaching English in Athens during a dangerous time of political upheaval; a humorous story of facing up to bizarre religious relics in Corfu; and a long sabbatical in Crete that didn’t quite go to plan, with a hint of unexpected romance in an idyllic setting.

This book also includes some of the author's photographs of her travels in Greece.

Why readers are loving A Donkey On The Catwalk

"A delightful storyteller with a fine sense of humour and a journalist's search for truth." Pamela Rogers, author, Greekscapes

"What a delight this book is with its wonderful mix of stories." Valerie Poore, author

"A captivating and entertaining read combining the author's story-telling gift with her journalistic skills." Peter Kerr, author of the best-selling Mallorcan series

There are tales to make you laugh and some which will touch your heart. Brilliant."

"I love the writing style. It makes you laugh and sometimes cry."

"I love the way Marjory can turn a few words and phrases into a sentence of magical joy."

"Marjory McGinn has become my favourite author."


What readers love about the Peloponnese series:

“I loved the characters, including Wallace, the colour and the life. I feel like I’ve had a good summer holiday.” Mark Douglas-Home, author of the Sea Detective series.

“An honest view of life in Greece, as seen through the refreshing unblinkered eyes of a very gifted author.” Peter Kerr, best-selling author of Snowball Oranges.

“Part travel, part history, this very personal memoir is a love letter to the characters that inhabit their little bit of paradise.” Jill’s Book Café.

“A wonderful storyteller with a lovely conversational style.” Amazon reviewer.

“I have read a lot of travel books and Marjory McGinn’s are among the very best in this genre. She keeps you interested all the time.” Amazon reviewer.

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    The Peloponnese Series
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  5. Publication date
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  6. Reading age
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093JDJ492
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pelagos Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1999995744
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Peloponnese Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 17 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 488 ratings

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Marjory McGinn

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Marjory McGinn is a Scottish-born author and journalist, partly brought up in Australia and now based in Cornwall, England. Her journalism has appeared in leading newspapers and magazines in the UK and Australia. As a feature writer she interviewed many prominent people in the arts, politics and sport, including: Donald Sutherland, Olivia Newton-John, Clive James, and cricketing legend, the late Shane Warne, who famously demonstrated his spin bowling techniques for her in a crowded Sydney restaurant using bread rolls!

In 2010, she moved to Greece with her husband Jim and their terrier Wallace. The trip lasted four years and became the basis for her four travel memoirs, starting with the popular Things Can Only Get Feta, and two Greek novels A Saint For The Summer and How Greek Is Your Love? which are regularly in Amazon bestseller charts. Her recent book Wake Me Up For The Elephants is an entertaining travel memoir with stories from different international locations.

She enjoys travel, hillwalking, photography, and is a member of the UK's Society of Authors.

You can visit her site bigfatgreekodyssey . com

And also on social media sites: Facebook, X, Instagram

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Customers find the book delightful to read and appreciate its beautiful chapters of nostalgia. Moreover, the book is filled with charm, and one customer notes how it guides readers through village and city streets. Additionally, customers find the book funny and engaging, with one review highlighting how it characterizes Greece and the Greek people perfectly.

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Customers find the book delightful to read and appreciate the author's captivating storytelling, with one customer noting how it guides readers through village and city streets.

"Marjory McGinn has done it again with her latest brilliantly written book A DONKEY ON THE CATWALK...." Read more

"Nice variety of stories well written by the author. All her books reflect her ability to keep you reading light hearted enjoyAble content...." Read more

"Marjory's latest book on Greece and her Greek adventures was a fun, interesting and educational read...." Read more

"What a delight this book has been to read...." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning it made them laugh out loud.

"...book that the author has written about her many thoughtful and humorous remembrances of her travel odysseys to Greece over the years and spun them..." Read more

"Marjory's latest book on Greece and her Greek adventures was a fun, interesting and educational read...." Read more

"...And then of course, there is a liberal sprinkling of humour in the chapters where Wallace, Jim and Marjory's delightful Jack Russel, features as..." Read more

"...This author is a delightful storyteller, with a fine sense of humor coupled with the daring of a journalist's search for truth and understanding..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's insights into Greece, with one review highlighting its nuanced portrayal of village life and another noting how it characterizes the country and its people perfectly.

"...As always, she characterizes Greece and the Greek people perfectly. Three chapters really stood out to me: Driving yourself mad in Greece..." Read more

"...All in all, this is a wonderful mix that will give the reader more insights into Greece and Marjory McGinn's ongoing love affair with the country...." Read more

"...previous books tell a good story of culture, characters, and a history of Greece that is important to remember and not forget...." Read more

"...I’ve read them all and am particularly fond of her nuanced presentation of Greek village life...." Read more

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"...Read it and enjoy the scenery, the characters - including darling Wallace (may he Rest In Peace), the magic, and the synchronistic happenings of..." Read more

"...Some favorite characters are back and so are some favorite places. Almost as enjoyable as the other books in the series." Read more

"...All of the previous books tell a good story of culture, characters, and a history of Greece that is important to remember and not forget...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the charm of the book, with one mentioning it is filled with it.

"...the years and spun them into a collection of memoirs that are filled with charm, optimism, history and intrigue...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the sentimentality of the book, describing it as beautiful chapters of nostalgia that take readers on an emotional journey.

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  • Joanne Meris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Story-Teller
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    Marjory McGinn has done it again with her latest brilliantly written book A DONKEY ON THE CATWALK. She has captivated me with her story telling and I have grown to understand her adventurous side which is - exploration of destinations unknown! It's a book that the author has written about her many thoughtful and humorous remembrances of her travel odysseys to Greece over the years and spun them into a collection of memoirs that are filled with charm, optimism, history and intrigue. Even in her early travels as a student, she quickly immersed herself in the culture and experience of each opportunity that presented itself. Readers will certainly appreciate the warmth and connection she has with the people she meets. The tales of our heroine Foteini and her pet donkey Riko are endearing, showing Foteini's natural friendship, grace and true quirkiness.
    I love the way Marjory can turn a few words and phrases into a sentence of magical joy.
    "What you plan to do on a night of mad possibilities on a Greek terrace, after a few wines, can evaporate the next day like a coastal mist in the first shaft of sunlight"
    Some stories are poignant, many are funny and some are utterly fascinating! But all are memorable and invoke in me the desire to revisit Greece again - to be in the midst of its beauty and its big-hearted and warm-spirited people again.
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  • JK
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great reading experience
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
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    Nice variety of stories well written by the author. All her books reflect her ability to keep you reading light hearted enjoyAble content. Love her style and choice of topics.
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  • Steven georgeson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marjory did it again!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021
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    Marjory's latest book on Greece and her Greek adventures was a fun, interesting and educational read. As always, she characterizes Greece and the Greek people perfectly. Three chapters really stood out to me:
    Driving yourself mad in Greece
    Marjory recommends: give way to everything, always. Sage advice. I remember driving in Chios along a mountainous road with view to the water and steep drop offs just at the side of the road, with no guard rails. I was going VERY slowly, letting everyone pass- old rusty cars, guys on scooters, sea turtles, Yiayias with walkers. Everybody. Let it go and you'll survive.
    Afraid of relics? Look away
    Greece has many famous sights that must be seen. However, some of the most interesting sights are off the beaten path. Marjory describes various relics in churchs, body parts of saints for example. I've been to Greece many times, but on my last trip I found perhaps the most fascinating finding. I was able to gain access to a family's private chapel on the side of a road. Inside were nearly perfectly preserved frescoes from the 13th century. In Greece it's good to ditch the tour book and explore
    Losing our Marbles?
    I thought I knew all about the Parthenon Marbles. I was wrong. Using her journalism skills, Marjory uncovers info about the Marbles and Greek antiquities that I didn't know.
    The rest of the chapters are excellent as well. Pick up a copy and enjoy
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  • Vmp
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real Greek feast
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
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    What a delight this book has been to read. I've devoured all Marjory McGinn's previous Greek memoirs, and this collection of stories from both her more recent travels there as well as the visits she made to the country in her youth is a marvellous addition. There are many wonderful accounts that fill in the gaps and explain why she kept going back to the country until, with her husband, she spent four years in the Peloponnese starting in 2010.

    I particularly enjoyed the chapters about her experiences in Athens and Crete from the 1970s, to the 90s. They portray a simpler, yet richer country and despite the political traumas of 70s, it is easy to see what drew Marjory to Greece and the Greeks. There are beautiful chapters of nostalgia too, some of which moved me deeply. And then of course, there is a liberal sprinkling of humour in the chapters where Wallace, Jim and Marjory's delightful Jack Russel, features as well as those that include the famous Foteini.

    All in all, this is a wonderful mix that will give the reader more insights into Greece and Marjory McGinn's ongoing love affair with the country. Highly recommended!
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  • pamporos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to smile a lot...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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    Having read and loved both novels and the 3 previous travel memoirs of McGinn's as well as her excellent blog, I was eager to read this new follow-up, with more anecdotes from her beloved times with husband Jim and their Jack Russell terrier, Wallace (RIP), in Greece and, like so many others, news of Foteini and Rico the fashion donkey of the Mani! I couldn't have been more pleased with this book! This author is a delightful storyteller, with a fine sense of humor coupled with the daring of a journalist's search for truth and understanding from each encounter. Read it and enjoy the scenery, the characters - including darling Wallace (may he Rest In Peace), the magic, and the synchronistic happenings of just ... living the Greek life (but without pickled songbirds) - Thanks for the smiles, Marjory - Yeia Sas!!
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  • Between the Lines
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
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    The stories are insightful on why people want to escape to a different country, live a different life but some just don't manage to reinvent themselves.
    All of the previous books tell a good story of culture, characters, and a history of Greece that is important to remember and not forget. Throw in a unique dog and individual village people and you have an enjoyable experience.
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  • Serena
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Further Adventures in Greece
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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    This is a nice addition to her three other books that were about living in Greece. This book concentrates more on later trips to Greece after returning to the UK to live.

    The author, Marjory McGinn, first went to Greece in the 70's when she was young. Glimpses of her disappointment with how Greece has changed since then are mentioned throughout the book.

    Some favorite characters are back and so are some favorite places.

    Almost as enjoyable as the other books in the series.
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  • Nina Geraghty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Filoxenia rules!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2021
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    This is the latest of Marjory's books and a superb read. If you have ever wondered what Wallace was like in puppyhood, why Marjory has a life long love of Greece, the journey through life of Marjory and where it has taken her......and much much more then tead this NOW. I always live in hope that I have my first read of Marjory's superb books in Greece, but owing to the traffic lights being stuck on Amber I just couldnt wait. Marjorie please get the next one out soon so I can at least read that one in Greece. I thoroughly recommend this, I can empathise with many situations , I can smell the herbs and feel the filoxenia. EfHaristo Poli Marjory for bringing Greece to me during tjis strange period in life.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life of an eccentric donkey
    Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2022
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    This is the genuine saga of living in/ visiting the most fascinating of countries - Greece. Marjory's tales are a delight , with utterly believable descriptions of her adventures, plus those of Wallace the terrier & Foteini's donkey.
    Jackie
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  • Belinda Simpson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2022
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    Enjoyable collection of memories. Good historical content with a bit more explanation about some of the different areas and Greek mythology.
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  • sandra bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars lovely insights into a Greek idyll
    Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2022
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    Have loved all of Marjory’s books. Am desperate to retravel roads in Greece when the pandemic eases
    Enjoy the book!
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  • Phil Hellene
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a travel memoir
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2021
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    I've read all of Marjory McGinn's excellent Greek travel memoirs and this latest book in the series is outstanding. It's a highly entertaining and absorbing mix of funny tales and travel narratives, reflecting the author's many trips to Greece, spanning several decades. The stories are full of colourful characters including, once again, the goat farmer Foteini and her fashionista donkey Riko, from a hillside village in the Mani region, creating hilarity as always. The author's incisive observations on Greek life, culture, customs and religion are unrivalled. Highly recommended.
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