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Superb Cap to.a Brilliant Series

Brilliantly crafted series of stories about a family we all wish could be our friends for life. This final chapter is the Jewel in the Crown of Bates' masterpiece saga of true human love and simple pleasures..

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  • Sharron
  • 02-10-17

Beautiful and a touch of true happiness

Amusing as ever, the whole Larkin family thrill with their misdemeanours and wonderful acceptance of all life brings them and acceptance of all the people the meet, we could learn a lot from them.

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  • Mr. R. Taylor
  • 06-19-18

Pop Larkin book 5

Loved this book ,easy reading I recommend this , it is one I will go back to again and again

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  • H W Giddens
  • 09-10-17

A Little of What You Fancy

It's a shame I have now come to an end with the Pop Larkin series. This book was slightly heavier for a while with the heart attack, but nevertheless i did enjoy listening to it and was sad to come to an end.

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