The Reluctant Manager

Edward Holdsworth only ever wanted a peaceful existence as a language teacher. Yet when a crisis forces him to become manager of a quirky language school in the little Gulf state of Khajal, his comfortable life is turned upside down. Suddenly faced with half-baked teachers, arrogant landlords, baffling local laws, and a dubious boss in London, Edward realises he's landed in a whirlwind of chaos he never expected-or wanted.Set mostly in the 1970s, this witty and warmly told tale follows Edward's reluctant step into authority, where every solution seems to spark a fresh dilemma. From brushes with the police to last-minute escapes from financial ruin, Edward's misadventures paint a colourful portrait of a rapidly changing Khajal, both then and now.In a world caught between tradition and modernisation, can a mild-mannered teacher navigate the perils of management-or are all of his worst nightmares about to come true?

• | Author: James Budd
• | Publisher: Acacia Books
• | Publication Date: Jun 16, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00216 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1068230606
• | ISBN-13: 9781068230608