A story of a small Welsh village and two 'Englishmen' from the Ordinance Survey who have come to measure the height of the local high point, which they term a hill to the outrage of the villagers, who take extraordinary steps to upgrade their hill to a mountain and romance enters the life of the younger of the Englishmen. Altogether a gentle and entertaining read.

A funny, entertaining and heart warming story. An enjoyable book for those who loves stories with a slight touch of romance and humour.

This book will do more for your feel good factor than any amount of anything ingestible.

If you've seen the film then you will want to read the book -- if you read the book you will want to see the film -- simple as that.

Christopher Monger was born in Ffynnon Taf, Wales, where my grandparents (mothers side) lived, and there is a "mountain" with a "tump" on the top, just as in the book, and yes, the Mongers were, and for all I know as an emigrant, are a well known family in this part of Wales.

Good one Christopher!

regards,

martyn_jones@iniciativas.com