Fly Me to Paris

by Helga Jensen

review by Jacqueline Brown

This book is a great fun read with lots of hilarious moments following Penny ’ s rebirth as she turns fifty and life throws her a cur ved ball Having wasted way too many years playing second fiddle to boyfriend Geraint, (who I really wanted to thump) his thoughtless actions proved to be just the catalyst Penny needed to stand on her own two feet and find herself a life

It was no easy decision to leave the security of her uneventful, safe routine and throw herself into training for a new career as cabin crew, but after a few wobbles, she embraced ever y challenge head on, including meeting Matt Matt is ever ything a distinguished pilot should be but comes with a carr yon of emotional baggage that could prove too much for Penny I was intrigued how the new Penny would react to his actions, but it’s amazing how a little confidence always brings with it strength To begin with I worried that her almost childlike behaviour and lack of self-confidence would let her down but following her journey never failed to make me smile and I was Team Penny all the way As the perfect backdrop to Penny ’ s journey, this book had the romance, food and atmosphere of Paris, an insight into the fascinating lives of cabin crew, on and off the aeroplane, as well as family dramas It is definitely one to add to your summer reading list, either paired with a poolside location and chilled drink, or as a virtual escape from life