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This is the 11th book in The Young Country Doctor series by Vernon Coleman. Another collection of memories about the village of Bilbury and its inhabitants. All the usual characters are here. A stand-alone book which can be enjoyed by readers new to the series.
The author, Vernon Coleman, is a qualified doctor who has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million hard back and paperback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Many of his books have been bestsellers and his novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War has been turned into an award winning movie.
What the papers say:
"Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books." The Good Book Guide
"Truthful, well observed and consistently readable." Daily Telegraph
"His dry humour transforms doctor-patient encounters into hilarious anecdotes." Publishers Weekly
"Most of his adventures are funny, some hilarious but he has the good sense to leaven the comedy with some that are sad, some touching. All are lightly written, easily, entertainingly. We could do with some more." Oxford Times
"He has succeeded in writing a book that will entertain and warm the cockles of tired old hearts." Punch
"The funniest book I have read since Three Men in a Boat." Chronicle and Echo
"Coleman is a very funny writer." This England
"His powers of observation combine with his penchant for brilliant word pictures to create a most delightful book that will appeal to all who appreciate humour and sharp characterisation." Sunday Independent
"Compulsive reading." The Guardian
"Brilliant!" The People
"Superstar." Independent on Sunday
"Revered guru of medicine." Nursing Times
"He writes lucidly and wittily." Good Housekeeping
"King of the media docs." The Independent
"The tales he tells are truly uplifting and thought provoking. They are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world and are also very amusing.' - People's Friend
Genre: General Fiction
The author, Vernon Coleman, is a qualified doctor who has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million hard back and paperback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Many of his books have been bestsellers and his novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War has been turned into an award winning movie.
What the papers say:
"Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books." The Good Book Guide
"Truthful, well observed and consistently readable." Daily Telegraph
"His dry humour transforms doctor-patient encounters into hilarious anecdotes." Publishers Weekly
"Most of his adventures are funny, some hilarious but he has the good sense to leaven the comedy with some that are sad, some touching. All are lightly written, easily, entertainingly. We could do with some more." Oxford Times
"He has succeeded in writing a book that will entertain and warm the cockles of tired old hearts." Punch
"The funniest book I have read since Three Men in a Boat." Chronicle and Echo
"Coleman is a very funny writer." This England
"His powers of observation combine with his penchant for brilliant word pictures to create a most delightful book that will appeal to all who appreciate humour and sharp characterisation." Sunday Independent
"Compulsive reading." The Guardian
"Brilliant!" The People
"Superstar." Independent on Sunday
"Revered guru of medicine." Nursing Times
"He writes lucidly and wittily." Good Housekeeping
"King of the media docs." The Independent
"The tales he tells are truly uplifting and thought provoking. They are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world and are also very amusing.' - People's Friend
Genre: General Fiction
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