H E Bates The Larkin Family Series 5 Book Set Complete Darling Buds of May Paperback

Delightful, warm-hearted, and perfect for fans of classic British fiction — this H E Bates The Larkin Family Series 5 Books Collection Set Darling Buds of May Paperback brings together five beloved novels about the Larkin clan. Ideal for parents, gift buyers, classroom readers, or anyone who loves a comforting, character-driven book collection, this boxed set invites you into a world of country charm, family mischief, and rollicking good humour. Titles in this Set: The Darling Buds of May, A Breath of French Air, When the Green Woods Laugh, Oh! to be in England, A Little of What You Fancy Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789124192297 About the stories — what to expect in each paperback edition The Darling Buds of May: Meet the Larkins — Pop, Ma, Mariette, Zinnia, Petunia, Primrose, Victoria and Montgomery — as they return from a May outing for fish and chips and ice cream to find an unexpected visitor: Cedric Charlton, Her Majesty's inspector of taxes. This opening volume sets the tone with charm, laughter, and the kind of family warmth that made H E Bates a beloved storyteller. A Breath of French Air: When the entire Larkin brood — now ten strong with little Oscar — pile into the old Rolls to cross the Channel, they expect sunshine and perfick French idylls. Instead they discover that France can be less than welcoming to an eccentric English family, producing plenty of comic situations and tender family moments. When the Green Woods Laugh: Pop Larkin, a junk-dealer with a taste for the finer oddities in life, sells a crumbling country house to city folk Mr and Mrs Jerebohm. With the proceeds he plans to fulfill Mariettes request for a pool, leading to the sweetly chaotic plans that follow. Oh! to be in England: A letter announcing Madame Duponts arrival sets off preparations for christenings — and unavoidable mischief — as Mr Candy prepares to officiate. The Larkins particular brand of affection and disorder makes for both comic and hea