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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...
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A wonderful collection of stories from Gerald Durrell, the author of My Family and Other Animals and one of Britainβs best loved authors and pioneering naturalists. It includes the title story 'Marrying off Mother', a hilarious account of his family's attempt to find a new husband for his sister, Margo.
A wonderful collection of stories from the author of My Family and Other Animals, Gerald Durrell, one of Britain's best loved authors and pioneering naturalists. Reissued with a new cover
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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, 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.
Written with Durrell's usual sharp eye for observing humour in a situation, Marrying Off Mother will delight fans both old and new.
'A renegade who was right . . . He was truly a man before his time' - David Attenborough
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035085255
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 128g
Pages: 176
About the Author
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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