A Year at the Chateau

As seen on the hit Channel 4 show

By: Dick Strawbridge, Angel Strawbridge

Narrated by: Angel Strawbridge, Dick Strawbridge

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.

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 :)