The Darling Buds of May: The Larkin Novels, Volume 1

When Cedric Charlton - an unsuspecting tax inspector - arrives at the door of the Pop Larkin farm, he soon forgets the purpose of his visit...

The fun-loving Ma and Pop Larkin distract him at every turn with strawberries, cream, alcohol, and their attractive young daughter, Mariette.


Well known by the popular TV series starring David Jason and Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Darling Buds of May is the quintessential feel-good, country romp. It will have you falling wholeheartedly in love with the Larkin family and their carefree way of life.


So grab a bowl of ice cream, pull out a deck chair and share in the 'perficktion' of country life.


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