The Darling Buds of May

The Darling Buds of May - Paperback

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The Darling Buds of May - Paperback

The Darling Buds of May - Paperback

by H. E. Bates
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by H. E. Bates (Author)

The rich spirit of an English junk dealer and his family is challenged by the arrival of the tax collector in this humorous and heartwarming classic.

Beneath the sunny, cloudless skies of Kent, the Larkin household--Pop, Ma, and their six children--enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Pop works as a junk dealer and keeps the farm to feed his brood, while Ma cooks the meals and minds the children. While the family may not seem to have much, they more than make up for it in joyous spirit--and bountiful feasts.

All of that could change, however, when a stranger appears on their farm. Cedric Charlton from Inland Revenue has come to inquire why the Larkins failed to file income tax for the previous year. But Charlton's plans hit a snag when the eldest Larkin daughter, Mariette, takes a liking to him--and he to her. Now, if the Larkins and country living can charm Charlton, perhaps he will forget about every last pound they owe . . .

"A pulsing comedy of country manners. A five-alarm blaze of a book. Just about perfick." --Time

"A gently, anarchic wish-fulfilling daydream." --The Times (London)

Author Biography

H. E. Bates was born in Northamptonshire, England, in 1905. Bates published his first novel, The Two Sisters, when he was twenty. His most popular creation was the effervescent Larkin family, about whom he wrote five novels, including The Darling Buds of May. In 1973, Bates was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). He died in 1974.

Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.47 x 5.12 x 7.8 IN
Publication Date: January 11, 2022
ISBN9781504068826
Author H. E. Bates
PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media LLC
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2022
LanguageENG- English
Pages160
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About H. E. Bates

H. E. Bates was born in 1905 in the shoe-making town of Rushden, Northamptonshire, and educated at Kettering Grammar School. After leaving school, he worked as a reporter and as a clerk in a leather warehouse. His most popular creation was the Larkin family which featured in five novels beginning with The Darling Buds of May in 1958. The later television adaptation was a huge success. He was awarded a CBE in 1973, shortly before his death in 1974.

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