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Continuing the Darling Buds of May saga, H. E. Bates returns to the Larkin family, weaving humor and warmth into tales of country life in England. Readers will enjoy the familiar setting and the gentle, family‑centric comedy that has made the series beloved to followers.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: H. E. Bates
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