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What does it take to make us believe in the impossible?
For Dr. Alfred Jones, life is a quiet mixture of civil service at the National Centre for Fisheries Excellence and marriage to Mary;an ambitious, no-nonsense financier. But a strange turn of fate from an unexpected direction forces Jones to upend his existence and spend all of his time in pursuit of another mans ludicrous dream. Can there be salmon in the Yemen? Science says no. But if resources are limitless and the visionary is inspired, maybe salmon fishing in the Yemen isn't impossible. Then again, maybe nothing is.
Review:
"Every so often a novel comes along that is quite original; think of Yann Martel's enchanting "Life of Pi"... [A] commentary on the value of belief to mankind. [T]hought-provoking and memorable." — The Economist
Review:
"[At] its heart is Jones's journey from skepticism to belief. — The New York Times
Review:
"Torday's clear talent is striking such a variety of notes, from soulful to satirical, and making them work as one bracing, bittersweet whole. — Michael Upchurch, The Seattle Times
Review:
"Paul Torday's debut novel is about an impossibility. It is also about belief in the impossible, and belief itself. And the remarkable thing is that a book about so deeply serious a matter can make you laugh... Salmon Fishing is extraordinary indeed, and a triumph. — The Guardian
Synopsis:
With a wickedly wonderful cast of characters, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is the whimsical story of an unlikely hero who discovers true love, finds himself first a pawn and then a victim of political spin, and learns to believe in the impossible.
Synopsis:
A haunting, dazzling novel of obsession and addiction, loyalty and betrayal—and, of course, fine wine Late one summer evening,Wilberforce—young, rich, work-obsessed, and self-contained—makes an unexpected detour on the way home from work and unwittingly takes the first step on a journey that will change his life.
His uncharacteristically impulsive act leads him to the home of Francis Black, an eccentric and enigmatic wine merchant.
Wine and hospitality flow freely in Francis Blacks cellar, andWilberforce finds himself drawn into a life he never could have imagined. Infatuated by his newfound taste for fine wines, his new friends, and the woman whom he will eventually marry, he believes he has finally found happiness.
ButWilberforce will learn that the cellar holds some unpalatable secrets and that passion comes at a price. Chronicling the vintage years ofWilberforces life, Bordeaux is a haunting story of obsession and addiction, loyalty and betrayal.
Paul Torday studied English literature at Pembroke College, Oxford, before embarking on a business career. He lives in Northumberland. This is his first book.
Yemen Salmon Project<BR> <BR>David<BR>Can we talk about this? Ill pop round to your office after the departmental meeting.<BR> <BR>Alfred<BR> <BR>-----<BR>FROM: <Fred.Jones@ncfe.gov.uk><BR>DATE: 4 June<BR>TO: <Mary.Jones@interfinan
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Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
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Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
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Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
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Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
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Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
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General Fiction
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Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
Subject:
Job<BR> <BR>DarlingI am being put under unreasonable pressure by David Sugden to put my name to some totally insane project dreamed up by the FCO to do with salmon being introduced into the Yemen. There have been memos flying around on this for days
Subject:
Financial realities<BR> <BR>Fred<BR>My annual salary is &pound;75,000 gross and yours is &pound;45,561. Our combined net of taxed monthly income is &pound;7,333 out of which our mortgage takes &pound;3,111, rates, food and other house
"Review"
by The Economist,
"Every so often a novel comes along that is quite original; think of Yann Martel's enchanting "Life of Pi"... [A] commentary on the value of belief to mankind. [T]hought-provoking and memorable." —
"Review"
by The New York Times,
"[At] its heart is Jones's journey from skepticism to belief. —
"Review"
by The Seattle Times,
"Torday's clear talent is striking such a variety of notes, from soulful to satirical, and making them work as one bracing, bittersweet whole. — Michael Upchurch,
"Review"
by The Guardian,
"Paul Torday's debut novel is about an impossibility. It is also about belief in the impossible, and belief itself. And the remarkable thing is that a book about so deeply serious a matter can make you laugh... Salmon Fishing is extraordinary indeed, and a triumph. —
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
With a wickedly wonderful cast of characters, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is the whimsical story of an unlikely hero who discovers true love, finds himself first a pawn and then a victim of political spin, and learns to believe in the impossible.
"Synopsis"
by Firebrand,
A haunting, dazzling novel of obsession and addiction, loyalty and betrayal—and, of course, fine wine Late one summer evening,Wilberforce—young, rich, work-obsessed, and self-contained—makes an unexpected detour on the way home from work and unwittingly takes the first step on a journey that will change his life.
His uncharacteristically impulsive act leads him to the home of Francis Black, an eccentric and enigmatic wine merchant.
Wine and hospitality flow freely in Francis Blacks cellar, andWilberforce finds himself drawn into a life he never could have imagined. Infatuated by his newfound taste for fine wines, his new friends, and the woman whom he will eventually marry, he believes he has finally found happiness.
ButWilberforce will learn that the cellar holds some unpalatable secrets and that passion comes at a price. Chronicling the vintage years ofWilberforces life, Bordeaux is a haunting story of obsession and addiction, loyalty and betrayal.
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