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All Things Bright and Beautiful
- The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small.
Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmer’s daughter, James Herriot thinks he’s finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby – and Helen – for ever....
Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors.
This omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness.
Critic reviews
"I grew up reading James Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out loud funny as they were then." (Kate Humble)
"Herriot's enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight." (Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess)
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- D. Wood
- 09-07-22
Superb Narration
The books and TV programs are very well know, add Christopher Timothy into the mix with his wonderful voice and a liberal sprinkling of musical punctuation and it’s a compelling audio book.
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- David Greenly
- 30-07-22
Lovely. Simply lovely.
Perfect narration from Christopher Timothy - really brings the heartwarming tales, characters and majestic landscape to life. I can honestly say that there is not a single minutes dip in the narration keeping you fully immersed. Lovely.
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- Katrin
- 25-09-22
Perfect feel good book to read when you are down
Love the stories. Transports you to a different world. Never fails to cheer me up.
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- HelenP.
- 11-04-24
Heartwarming and amusing tales
The narration and bringing to life of characters is brilliant. Beautiful descriptions with laugh out loud moments. Very addictive!
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- Rosielea
- 28-01-24
Another lovely listen
Really well read and great story. Like watching the programme. The second book I think and didn’t disappoint.
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- PA Crompton
- 24-08-21
wonderful relaxing read
Christopher did his usual excelent job of bringing this beautiful uplifting story to life .
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- Cecile Coudert
- 31-12-22
Beautiful
So well read, so heartfelt. I have read these books a few times now but listening to them makes them even more emotional. Laughter followed by tears, and all so well written. Perfect enjoyment!
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- GlosterLass
- 04-01-23
As wonderful as the very first time I read it
Having Christopher Timothy narrate this brought back happy memories of the original TV series, but it’s the book that really shines, just as it did when I first read it as a young teen. Absolute magic!
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- pippapippet
- 22-04-23
Wonderful
A gentle, humorous, heartfelt set of autobiographical tales read brilliantly and sympathetically by Christopher Timothy
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- Trail Runner
- 11-03-23
Great book!
Wonderfully written stories and brilliantly read. A very easy listen for anyone who enjoys the James Herriot tales.
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