First published 2021
Heather and Duncan Young step off the plane in El Salvador with a mission from their British employers: establish a new business venture. They face immediate challenges. Neither speaks Spanish. No local contacts wait to help them. The ground literally shifts beneath their feet as two earthquakes strike the region. The couple must navigate bureaucracy, language barriers, and natural disasters while trying to fulfill their corporate mandate. Their determination leads them through mishaps that range from frustrating to absurd. Each setback teaches them something new about resilience and adaptation. Local residents become unexpected allies and friends. The earthquakes that initially seemed like catastrophic obstacles transform into opportunities for deeper connection with their adopted community. Through persistence and humor, the Youngs discover that success means more than completing their business assignment.
Genres: fiction, travel, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: El Salvador
Period: 21st-century
186 pages · Paperback · Independently published