"Four Seasons in Mallorca" Author: [UK] Peter Kyle Publisher: Yilin Press

【Content Introduction】

The book "Four Seasons in Mallorca" tells the story of the Kyle family, who originally lived in Scotland, who bought a farm on the Spanish island of Mallorca by chance and made a living by growing orange trees, which they were completely unfamiliar with. According to the order of the stories, the recommended reading order of this book is "Winter in Mallorca: Snowball Oranges", "Summer in Mallorca: Tomorrow and Tomorrow", "Autumn in Mallorca: Long Live Mallorca", and "Spring in Mallorca: A Basket Full of Snowflakes".

It is not easy to settle down on the island as a "crazy foreigner". The trees in the orchard seem to be dying, the water and electricity equipment in the house frequently break down, and the cats and dogs left by the original owner to take care of them are disobedient and insist on solving physiological problems at home... The initial stage of the new life is not easy, but as time goes by, the neighborhood relationship established with sincerity and good faith seems to make all problems possible. ("Winter in Mallorca: Snowball Orange")

"Let's talk about it tomorrow" is the motto of life in the Mallorcan countryside, and the Kyle family tried to fight it, but ultimately failed. In the summer, they should have slowly begun to live a simple life, focusing on growing orange trees in a valley farm called "Mayor's Palace". However, despite a series of tests, twists and turns, and victories, Spain still did not let them go. The embarrassing hidden meanings of Spanish, friction with local police, and the adverse reactions caused by a drinking battle... These scares are everywhere, constantly testing the determination, endurance, and most importantly, sense of humor of this adventurous (some would call it "reckless") immigrant family. ("Mallorca Summer: Tomorrow and Tomorrow")

The Kyle family, who run a fruit farm on Mallorca, finally welcomed autumn... the third season of the year, also called "winter-spring" in Mallorca. At this time, Peter had already learned the relaxed habits of the Spanish, but his wife Ellie could no longer bear it and began to discipline him strictly, so Peter struggled hard. At the same time, the family met the wealthy class on the island who drank champagne, and the completely different lifestyle opened their eyes. However, they still kept their feet on the ground. Vinegar baths to remove mosquitoes, delicious dishes on the island, the support of new and old friends behind the scenes, dogs, donkeys, parrots and canaries, all of this made them see an autumn they had never experienced before: Long live Mallorca! ("Autumn in Mallorca: Long live! Mallorca")

In the charming Tramuntana Mountains on the island of Mallorca, the Kyle family, who run a farm, welcomes the orange harvest season. In order to adjust to their new life on the sunny island of Spain, the family is trying to learn to relax and take things slowly. But now it's a critical moment: one year later, can they make a decent living from growing orange trees? Will Peter's talent for "tomorrow and tomorrow" delay the renovation of the new house indefinitely, and can Ellie, who has had enough of it, have the new swimming pool of her dreams? Will 19-year-old Sandy return to Scotland, and will little Charlie be seduced by the luxurious life of the island's rich people? Despite dealing with sarcastic customs officials and dodgy businessmen, the Kyle family's sense of humor is still vibrant. The fragrant and peaceful spring time slowly passes, and they are helped by a group of eccentric friends and neighbors amid the falling almond blossoms. But the highlight is the "Island Highland Carnival Night" organized by Jock Burns, which is the social event of the island! ("Majorca Spring: Snow Basket Full of Snow")