'The Reluctant Nudist' is a novel written by A W (Alan) Palmer.
Born and based in London,
Alan has been writing freelance for some 20 years in a wide variety of media.
Alan Palmer is very much a participant of the Nudist lifestyle
and recently stayed at The White Cockatoo for a week
as part of a world tour staying at numerous nude properties along the way.
( We hope he got some good subject matter here for his next book.... ! )
Alan left very kind comments on our guest questionaire, in which he said :
"The White Cockatoo caters totally for the True Nudist.
Refreshing change from 'Clothing Optional' resorts !
Keep doing what you're doing."
Alan Palmer
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"The Authorised Australasian Distributor"
of the latest book to take the Nudist World by storm
The Reluctant Nudist
by A. W. Palmer
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The Reluctant Nudist Synopsis
At a difficult time in their relationship, thirty-something Nick and live-in partner Ros drive down for a much-needed summer holiday with friends who have a holiday home in deepest France.
Delayed in their journey and deciding to stay in a French campsite overnight, Ros and Nick wake the next morning to discover a naked dead body beside their cabin. Just as seriously, from Nick's point of view at least, is the fact that the dead man has Nick's business card in his hand. Oh yes, and just to make matters worse, they also find the place they've booked into is a naturist resort where nudity is strictly compulsory.
Put under 'site arrest' by the French Police whilst investigating the crime, our couple has to get to grips with life in the nude. Strains begin to tell as Nick discovers he's lost his personality and assurance along with his clothes, whilst Ros finds she's shed her introversion and inhibitions, experiencing a new sense of liberation and freedom.
Into this 'Garden of Eden', temptation arrives for Nick in the form of shapely Australian bar girl Shareen, while Ros is attracted by lean fitness instructor Jean-Luc.
Cast of characters - and possible murder suspects - include, embarrassingly, their next door North London neighbors, a couple heavily into S&M; an ex-geography teacher engaged in writing 'Naturism, the Naked Guide'; an extremely hairy Scot; and an antique-dealing couple from Portugal.
Nick and Ros find themselves in an increasingly frustrating situation. In a place that outwardly seems free and easy yet has its own secretive, murky undercurrent. A place where, paradoxically, removing clothes can result in greater rather than fewer inhibitions.
Will Nick and Ros's relationship survive the temptations thrown into its path? Will the murderer be unmasked? Or strike again? Why do towels play such an important role? Will Nick prove his innocence? And will Ros and Nick ever get out of the resort and be able to put some clothes on? All is revealed...
The White Cockatoo is
"The Authorised Australasian Distributor"
of the latest book to take the Nudist World by storm
The Reluctant Nudist
by A. W. Palmer
The book being talked about ... at Happy Hour in Nudist Resorts,
Clubs, on Beaches, and in Online Groups, ...Worldwide.
"A thought provoking, interesting, and often hilarious read with many characters we've likely all met
combined with informative commentaries providing a GREAT READ for Nudists and non-nudists alike."
Tony Fox
"What do you need when you're both not getting on as well as you should be ?
Thirty-somethings Ros and Nick decide a restful holiday by a pool in France
is the answer. Instead they find themselves key murder suspects and trapped
in a French naturist resort. All of which puts fresh strains on their relationship..."
Here is what other readers think of the book :
‘Thoroughly good read, takes you into a world that you’ve probably never even thought about before – let alone think exists.’
John Loden
‘A great holiday read. Reminds me of Nick Hornby with a touch of Douglas Adams, which can’t be bad.’
Susan Evans
‘Recommended. Liked the murder plot but really subsidiary to the problems with Nick and Ros’s relationship.’
Ann Compton
‘Written in a film-friendly way. After reading it, I almost felt I’d seen the movie. Though how they would ever shoot this as a movie would be mind-boggling!’
Amanda Wilson.
Great book, could not put it down until I had finished it! I have spent a few naturist holidays and could relate to all the characters, and views on naturism.’
Mark Smith
