synopsis
According to The Spectator, Romania is “Europe’s most overlooked holiday destination”.
According to everyone else, it was somewhere where Jackie and Mark would be robbed, scammed, kidnapped by gypsies, eaten by bears or attacked by wild dogs and wolves – if they managed to avoid the floods, riots, and, of course, those vampires…
Join them as they cross the Carpathian Mountains on one of the world’s most dangerous roads and earn their colours as Adventure Caravanners.
They tuly did Boldly Go Where No Van Has Gone Before.
And adopted one of those ferocious wild dogs…
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praise for dogs ‘n’ dracula
awards
winner – chill with a book premier readers’ award 2022
On a beach in Montenegro one Sunday in September 2022, my day was brightened even further when I discovered that Dogs ‘n’ Dracula had received a Chill With A Book Premier Readers’ Award, which “is only honoured to books that receive exceptional high evaluations from all three Chill Readers.”
A panel of eaders in the UK, Spain, and the USA evaluated Dogs ‘n’ Dracula. Here are some of their comments:
“What a fun book, thoroughly entertaining… I laughed out loud many times. Ms Lambert has a delightful writing style, poised and confident.
“I loved the history of the various places, the descriptions of the people and their customs.”
Reader 1
“…not only an adventure for the author, but for the reader too… it was as if I was sitting next to them.”
“I found myself drawing in my breath on many occasions as they navigated the roads that read more like a fun fair ride.”
Reader 2
“I really enjoyed this book , the experience in each town , the tales of the fab four , Blades story , the food and culture , it was a complete insight into a country I knew nothing about …
“Do I now want to buy a motor home and have an adventure ? Yes !!
Reader 3
FINALIST – ROMANIA INSIDER AWARDS 2019
In 2019, the year it was published, Dogs ‘n’ Dracula was a top 3 finalist in the Romania Insider Awards for the ‘Most Effective Promotion of Romania Abroad.’
The picture shows a copy of Dogs ‘n’ Dracula being handed to the UK Ambassador to Romania, Mr Andrew Noble, It was taken at The Gaudeamus International Book and Education Fair in Bucharest.
This photo was kindly sent to me by Nautilus English Books, who distribute Dogs ‘n’ Dracula in Romania.
editorial reviews
- A Delightful Book about the Nomad Lifestyle – We’ve gone global! Click here to see a review of my book about British dogs in Romania featured on a wonderful Australian caravan website, Gum Trees and Galaxies!
- This is a very well-written and lovely book. I laughed, gasped, gazed and sighed with them throughout. Click here to read the full review on the excellent blog Marvellous Memoirs: Reviews and Links.
a few of Dracula’s 5* amazon reviews
- Armchair Travel Delight – I love the writing style Ms Lambert has. It is almost as if you are sitting, enjoying coffee, while you listen to her vacation stories. Frances Hampton on Amazon.com
- Inspirational and hilarious – I am completely hooked on Jackie’s tales… I had never thought about taking a caravan to Romania but we are eagerly planning our trip. Keep these books coming! Boris42Bronte on Amazon.co.uk
- Another great read – This is a fantastic, fabulously written series, 100% recommended. Poppy Egan on Amazon.co.uk
- Romania is now very much in my sights – Brilliantly evokes the highs and lows of camping across Europe, whilst painting pictures of places unknown in such a vivid palette that they immediately become ‘must visit’ destinations. Jim68585 on Amazon.co.uk
- Another lovely tail – Once again, once started, difficult to put down. Lin D on Amazon.co.uk
To Order
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The Fab Four at Sarmizegetusa Regia, Romania
Jacqueline Lambert 