Summer reading: Peking to Paris by Dina Bennett

Peking to Paris by Dina Bennett

Who? Dina Bennett

What? The Peking to Paris Rally has something of a cult status, often pushing its participants to the limits despite its straight forward concept. Peking to Paris is the story of Dina Bennett and her husband Bernard taking a 1940 LaSalle overland from capital to capital on a journey where she battles to save her car and the marriage.

When? Available now

Where? Available online and in store

How? Buy now from Amazon

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