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Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories

Written by: Gerald Durrell
Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
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Beloved naturalist and author Gerald Durrell introduces an eccentric cast of characters in this entertaining collection of stories, first published in 1991.

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 . . .

In the title story, part of the inspiration behind the ITV drama The Durrells, 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, a foul-mouthed parrot called Moses, and a compulsive gambler who inspires a miracle.

Featuring Durrell’s usual sharp eye for observing humour in any situation, Marrying Off Mother will delight fans both old and new and is the perfect celebration of Durrell’s centenary.

‘A renegade who was right . . . He was truly a man before his time’ – Sir David Attenborough

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A renegade who was right . . . He was truly a man before his time (Sir David Attenborough)
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Disappointing. Not a patch on his other books. Repetetive and frankly boring. Would not recommended.

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