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An American's Guide to British Life

Marianne Jennings

A twice-monthly exploration of life as an American in the UK, sharing stories of cultural surprises, recipe adaptations, and the charming chaos of bridging two worlds.

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    Award-winning author of 8 fun fact books | American in Britain | Product manager by day, writer by night. | I write about British life, cross-cultural quirks, and what it really takes to write and publish nonfiction.

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