Gerald Durrell
Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories
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'Which of these stories is true and which is semi-true I have, of course, not the slightest intention of telling you, but I hope this will not detract from your enjoyment . . .'Gerald Durrell introduces an eccentric cast of characters in this entertaining collection of stories, first published in 1991.In the title story, we join his family in Corfu, where Gerry joins forces with Larry and Margo in encouraging Mother to consider finding a new husband, only to rue the consequences. Highlights from the other tales in this collection are the acquisition of a strongly perfumed pig named Esmerelda; charming an ageing belle in Memphis; and a compuls…
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'Which of these stories is true and which is semi-true I have, of course, not the slightest intention of telling you, but I hope this will not detract from your enjoyment . . .'Gerald Durrell introduces an eccentric cast of characters in this entertaining collection of stories, first published in 1991.In the title story, we join his family in Corfu, where Gerry joins forces with Larry and Margo in encouraging Mother to consider finding a new husband, only to rue the consequences. Highlights from the other tales in this collection are the acquisition of a strongly perfumed pig named Esmerelda; charming an ageing belle in Memphis; and a compulsive gambler who inspires a miracle.Written with Durrell's usual sharp eye for observing humour in any situation, Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories will delight fans both old and new.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-5098-2934-7
- EAN: 9781509829347
- Produktnummer: 19808262
- Verlag: Pan Macmillan
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
- Seitenangabe: 192 S.
- Masse: H13.2 cm x B19.7 cm x D2.1 cm 154 g
- Gewicht: 154
- Sonstiges: General (US: Trade)
Über den Autor
Gerald Durrell was one of Britain's best loved authors and pioneering naturalists. His books, such as the bestselling My Family and Other Animals continues to entertain generations of children and adults alike. His early family life forms the basis for the ITV drama, The Durrells. The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international conservation charity with headquarters in Jersey, UK.
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