First published 1991
When an aging mother decides it's time to find a husband, her meddlesome family leaps into action. From a parrot-loving parson to a gaggle of squabbling in-laws, these eight stories by Gerald Durrell brim with the author's trademark wit and warmth. Readers will be charmed by the Durrells' quirky clan as they navigate the joys and challenges of family life - even if it means marrying off Mother herself.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, family, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, quirky, warm
Tropes: found-family, quirky-characters
197 pages · Hardcover · Arcade Pub