George Pantis believes he has won the Kosovan lottery but it appears that everyone is trying to access his bank account. George's life is confused and he seems to be going through a mid-life crisis at the age of 79. His wife Rosie, his new love Brenda and his son Sid are all trying to rescue him from the mess he has got himself in.
If you are looking for a mildly entertaining, very light read then maybe this is a book for you. It is a quick read. Unfortunately, that's the best I can say about it. I'd like to be more positive but there's nothing else I can say.
It is a far fetched story that is slow to develop. The characters are two dimensional and difficult to relate to. The story lacks substance and descends into ridicule. Sadly, I won't be recommending this book.

With thanks to Penguin and NetGalley for the ARC.

I'd previously read A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian so was looking forward to this latest offering from Marina Lewycka.

Set in Sheffield, the tale starts on Brexit referendum night when George Pantis finds himself locked out of his matrimonial home by his wife Rosie and seeks comfort from his Brexit supporting neighbour, Brenda.
Now, George is 79 years old but acts like a man 30 years younger and when he receives an email saying he's won millions of pounds in the Kosovan State lottery bells should start ringing, but not our George. He convinces himself that he remembers entering online several months ago.

Needless to say not is all as it seems and George is suddenly caught up in a world of money laundering, drug and people smuggling and even organ harvesting.

He finds himself on the shores of the Adriatic with a beautiful and enigmatic woman and in desperate need of help. Fortunately his wife, son and neighbour are hot on his heels.

An enjoyable, light hearted read and the books title is very apt.