War and Piste (War & Piste)

Author(s): Alex Thomas

Location(s): Austrian Alps

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): 2000s

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As of forty-three minutes ago, I am a seasonaire, whatever that means.” When Poppy Connors swaps a life of suits and cappuccinos for a job as a ski rep, she soon finds that resort life on the side of an Austrian alp is more than she bargained for. Adapting to her new diet of Jägermeister, adrenaline and europop, Poppy throws herself into this strange new world – a world in which 200 foot cliffs, midnight shootings and the intrigues of the megalomaniac resort manager soon start to feel normal. When a growing love for backcountry adventures and the irresistible prospect of an illicit affair start to pull her in different directions, Poppy begins to wonder just how she will ever return to the life she left behind… Wickedly funny and utterly authentic, this is a novel for anyone with an intense love for melted cheese, neat spirits and deep snow – ideally all served together. This is the diary of a season.

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Tempted by working a season in the Alps? Then this book says how it is, humourous, outrageous and a great read!

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Seasonaire – that’s the life!

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I really enjoyed this book. I started it on the plane going to Innsbruck 2 weeks ago, and managed to finish it 2 days later. It was fast paced (a little too fast at points) but really readable!Having worked...