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Still on the run, Smiler hitches a train to Scotland where he finds work as an animal caretaker within the grounds of a castle occupied by 'the Laird', Sir Alec Elphinstone.

Smiler flees to the farm of the 'The Duchess' in North Devon, where he stays and tends to circus animals housed there for the winter. All is going well until a peregrine falcon, Fria, escapes.

In this series of pen-portraits of England in the 1930's, Victor Canning vividly captures the pattern and colour of the great fabric of English life from Cumberland to Cornwall from a bygone era.

This novel celebrates the spirit of seizing opportunities and embracing life to the fullest. Through its vibrant characters and engaging narrative, it explores themes of risk-taking and personal growth, encouraging readers to reflect on their own choices and the adventures that come with them. The story is infused with optimism and a sense of joy, making it a heartwarming read that inspires a positive outlook on life's possibilities.

Exploring themes of family bonds and personal growth, this narrative delves into the journey of self-discovery. The characters navigate their relationships and challenges, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and their loved ones. Through poignant moments and transformative experiences, the story celebrates resilience and the importance of connection in shaping one's identity.

Exploring the depths of empathy and identity, the narrative delves into the transformative experience of stepping into someone else's life. It challenges the boundaries of understanding and connection, prompting readers to consider the lengths one might go to truly comprehend another's struggles and triumphs. Through vivid character portrayals and emotional journeys, the story invites reflection on the nature of compassion and the intricate web of human relationships.

Behind the doors of Fountain Inn lies a web of secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. The story delves into the lives of the inn's guests and staff, revealing hidden connections, unexpected alliances, and long-buried truths. As tensions rise and relationships evolve, the inn becomes a focal point for intrigue and drama, challenging characters to confront their pasts and the choices that shape their futures. This exploration of human nature and the complexities of life unfolds within the inn's enigmatic walls.

Mr Finchley takes a fancy to a horse-drawn caravan that he sees for sale, and sets out to explore the countryside and go house-hunting. While learning to handle the horse and the caravan, he encounters a variety of eccentrics and country characters, and several unsuitable houses. It gradually emerges that the caravan contains a secret, and Mr Finchley finds himself in real trouble.

Mr Edgar Finchley, unmarried solicitor's clerk, aged 45, is told to take a holiday for the first time in his life. He decides to go to Margate. But Fate has other plans in store... This gentle comedy trilogy was a runaway bestseller on first publication in the 1930s and retains a timeless appeal today.

Book 2 of the classic trilogy of humorous rural adventures through pre-war England. An ebullient Mr Finchley is about to propose marriage to a lady he had rescued from mishap, when he is sent to Paris by his firm. There he manages to upset a boat, adopt a stray orphan and get himself kidnapped. The fine tangle he gets into takes some unravelling! Only when eventually back in London does he complete the proposal of marriage that was interrupted at the start. Jerome Jerome meets Mr Bean in this gentle comedy series, which was a runaway bestseller on first publication in the 1930s and retains a timeless appeal today. It has been dramatized twice for BBC Radio, with the 1990 series regularly repeated. AUTHOR: Victor Canning was a prolific writer throughout his career, which began young: he had sold several short stories by the age of nineteen and his first novel, Mr Finchley Discovers His England (1934) was published when he was twenty-three. Canning also wrote for children: his trilogy The Runaways was adapted for US children's television. Canning's later thrillers were darker and more complex than his earlier work and received further critical acclaim.