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Apr 21, 2008 salmon fishing in the yemen is the first of british author paul tordays six novels to date. It is based on his extensive experiences of industry and government, as well as his personal interests in salmon fishing and the middle east. When fish scientist, dr alfred jones is asked to advise on a project to set up a salmon fishing run for a sheikh in the highlands of the yemen, he finds the idea laughable and dismisses the idea of any. Salmon fishing in the yemen is a debut comedy novel written by paul torday and published in 2007. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading salmon fishing in the yemen. Salmon fishing in the yemen is the story of an extremely wealthy sheikh who enjoys salmon fishing in his scottish home so much, he wants to introduce the sport back home in the yemen. Salmon fishing in the yemen official trailer youtube. Salmon fishing in the yemen is a charming, wellmade, and definitely mustsee film. Salmon fishing in the yemen paul torday blogternator.
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