Books by Bob Scott

Urgently summoned from snowy France to tropical Thailand by Sam, his marine archeologist daughter, Michael Scourie is thrust into a life-threatening situation as an unknown enemy seeks to destroy them and pillage the 15th Century wreck she has found.Nine years later in the Hautes Corbieres, the nightmare returns when the true mastermind is revealed, forcing Michael and Sam to assist in the recovery of an ancient treasure trove.With the prospect of almost certain death upon completion of their task, they enter a battle of wits against a formidable evil - only one side will walk away.

This is the continuing story of how Bob & Abi found and renovated a dilapidated old country house with 6 acres in a tiny hamlet surrounded by mountains, deep in the Hautes Corbi?res; a region where ruined Cathar fortresses rise starkly against the skyline and place names are in both French & Occitan.Set in magnificent scenery within a protected forestry and conservation area, the location has a timeless atmosphere. It is a haven for wildlife with a climate varying from snowy winters to summer Canicules.A selection from eight years of humorous & informative e-mails accompanied by photos, chronicles their continuing renovation and life in a small, scattered rural community.

Seeking a second home, Bob & Abi found a dilapidated old country house with 6 acres in a tiny hamlet surrounded by mountains deep in the Hautes Corbières; a region where ruined Cathar fortresses rise starkly against the skyline and place names are in both French & Occitan. Set in magnificent scenery within a protected forestry area that is a haven for wildlife and with a climate varying from snowy winters to summer Canicules, the location has a timeless atmosphere. A selection from several years of humorous & informative e-mails accompanied by over 60 B/W photos chronicles their purchase & renovation and how they became part of a close knit community whilst overcoming numerous logistical & technical problems to realize their ideal.