Bilbury Chronicles £10 - The 1st Bilbury novel The Bilbury novels are set in the fictional village of Bilbury in Devon. `I am putting pen to paper to say how very much I enjoyed The Bilbury Chronicles. I can't wait to read the others.' - Mrs K. Cambs `I have just finished reading The Bilbury Chronicles and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Coleman on writing such a wonderful book which is both entertaining and touching. I now enclose an order for Bilbury Grange.' - A.L., Ballymena `I am writing to tell you how much I have enjoyed the Bilbury series. They have given me many hours of pleasure.' - Mrs J.B., Huddersfield. `I wanted to let you know how enjoyable these novels are. I would certainly compare them with those of James Herriot in their realism and readability. Reading them plays hell with your beauty sleep as it is impossible to stop at the end of the chapter.' - C.S., London `Entertaining and highly readable.' - Telegraph `Please find enclosed a cheque for three more Bilbury books, then I shall have the full set. They are so full of humour; kind and gentle yet true-to-life.' - O.G., Shropshire `My wife and I also loved the first two Bilbury books, and feel sure we will order some more on our return to the UK.' - Mr M.R., Spain `Having thoroughly enjoyed each of the Bilbury books, I hope that you will be able to find the time and inspiration to continue relating facets of village life that are so amusing and real. My wife also enjoys reading about the various Bilbury characters so we both join in thanking you for hours of enjoyable reading and hope that more Bilbury books will emerge in due course.' - Mr. A.D., Kent

Bilbury Grange £10 - The 2nd Bilbury novel `I found the book to be brilliant. I felt as though I was part of the community. Please keep me informed of any more in this excellent series.' - I.C., Cleethorpes `A cornucopia of colourful characters help to weave a rich tapestry of village life subtly tempered with gentle humour...the mixture of rural beauty, human nature and the odd whisper of nostalgia combine to make this book a real delight.' - Western Gazette

Bilbury Revels £10 - The 3rd Bilbury novel `Settling down with Vernon Coleman's latest novel set in the fictional Devonshire village of Bilbury is one of the best restorative treatments I know for relieving the stresses and strains of modern living.' - Lincolnshire Echo `How I enjoyed the first two Bilburys. Dr Coleman is a superb author. Will you please inform me when the next Bilbury book is available - not soon enough for me!' - Miss J. Oxford

Bilbury Country £10 - The 4th Bilbury novel `This fourth novel in the series describes what happens to Bilbury and its villagers when a newspaper story turns a trickle of visitors into a flood. Full of charm and humour.' - News and Star

Bilbury Village £10 - The 5th Bilbury novel `A gentle, relaxing, thoroughly enjoyable and charming `introduction' for me to your fictitious Devon village. It's the first one in the series which I have read and I loved it!' - C.S., Spain `Have just read Bilbury Village and enjoyed it very much.' - R.H., New Zealand `I am writing to say how much I enjoyed Bilbury Village. It was so interesting to read about the life of a general practitioner from day to day. It reminded me of my younger days as a nurse - starting in 1944. Things have changed so much now, but I look back and think of them as good old days. Thank you for your very interesting stories.' - J.F., Grimsby

Bilbury Pie £10 - short stories set in Bilbury `His Bilbury novels have already gathered a growing and loyal readership. And now Vernon has cooked up Bilbury Pie. It is his first collection of short stories about Bilbury, the idyllic Devon retreat with its friendly pub, village green and rustic cottages.' - Free Press `The tales he tells are truly uplifting and thought provoking. They are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world, and are also very amusing. The tale of the village cricket match in Bilbury Chronicles is the funniest thing I have ever read. Be warned - don't attempt to read it in a public place.' - People's Friend

Bilbury Pudding £10 - more short stories set in Bilbury Bilbury Pudding is a collection of reminiscences, stories, essays and anecdotes about life in the village of Bilbury, in North Devon. All the well-loved characters are here: the Doc and Patsy, Thumper Robinson, Patchy Fogg, Peter Marshall and Frank and Gilly at the Duck and Puddle, of course. But there are many new faces too. Some of the stories are poignant, some contain a message or two and some are just old-fashioned funny. There are the usual wonderful descriptions of the Devon countryside and, as a bonus, Bilbury Pudding includes more than a little advice on life from Dr Brownlow, Patchy, Thumper and the Doc. `Colourful characters, rural reflections and a nostalgic look at country life.' - North Devon Journal

The Man Who Inherited A Golf Course £10 `Light hearted entertainment - very readable.' - Golf World `The Man Who Inherited A Golf Course is an excellent and amusing story and I'm not even a golfer.' - Mr J.H., France `The scenario is tailor-made for Vernon Coleman's light and amusing anecdotes about country life and pursuits. His fans will lap it up.' - Sunday Independent `Hugely enjoyable, in the best tradition of British comic writing.' - Evening Chronicle `As Captain (of my golf club) I thought your book was a hoot.' - H.D. `I have just ordered a copy of The Man Who Inherited A Golf Course - a present from me for my birthday. Thank you for providing me with hours of happy reading.' - E.M., Cheshire

Too Many Clubs And Not Enough Balls £10 There are plenty of golf books which describe how to hold a club or cure a hook. There are hundreds, probably thousands, of books describing the glorious careers of golfers who have made fortunes out of doing wonderful things with small white balls. This is neither an instructional book nor a book about a golfing superstar; this is a book about people who feel that they are doing well if the ball they hit on the 18th green is the same ball they drove off the first tee. Too many Clubs And Not Enough Balls is a book about people who lose balls, clubs, tempers and, on occasion, the course they're supposed to be playing. If you enjoyed The Man Who Inherited A Golf Course you will definitely enjoy Too Many Clubs And Not Enough Balls. If you're looking for a present for a golfer (or, indeed, anyone who enjoys a `good read') you will have a job to find anything which gives as much pleasure as Too Many Clubs And Not Enough Balls. `Laugh out loud funny.' - Golf World. `Anyone who has played golf - or tried to play golf - will find this addictive book utterly unputdownable. Highly recommended.' - S.S., Devon

Village Cricket Tour £10 - Classic cricket novel. `The Village Cricket Tour by Vernon Coleman is a recent literary reminder that the traditional forms and spirit of the game are alive and well.' - Tim Heald (writing in `Village Cricket) `It's the funniest book about cricket that I have ever read. In fact it is the funniest book I have read since Three Men in a Boat.' - Chronicle and Echo `His powers of observation combine with his penchant for brilliant word pictures to create a most delightful book that will appeal to all those who appreciate humour and sharp characterisation.' - Sunday Independent `I enjoyed it immensely. He has written a book that will entertain, amuse and warm the cockles of tired old hearts.' - Peter Tinniswood, Punch `If anyone ever manages to bottle the essence of village cricket he will quickly scale the dizzy heights of personal fortune. In the meantime we read and write about it in the pursuit of understanding. Seminal reading should now embrace Vernon Coleman's latest offering, a whimsical piece about the peregrinations of a village team on its summer tour...all the characters are here, woven together by a raft of anecdotes and reminiscences and a travelogue of some of the most picturesque cricketing spots in the South West.' - The Cricketer

Around The Wicket £10 `This new cricket book will bowl you over! A book to be savoured over and over again.' - The Guardian `It's a non-stop comic book, eminently easy to read. The village cricket match will never be the same again after you've read this.' - The Chester Chronicle

Paris In My Springtime £10 - Novel or autobiography? 'A little while ago, I came across a diary I had kept during a stay in Paris in the last part of 1963 and the first months of 1964. In September 1963 I started medical school but became ill. When I recovered it was too late to resume my studies. I had to wait until the following year. Meanwhile, I had to find something to do. I decided to go to Paris. And this is the story of what happened to me that year. Or is it?'- Vernon Coleman

Mrs Caldicot's Knickerbocker Glory £10 - The heartwarming sequel to Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War. `I would like to tell you about what happened when I began reading your wonderful book Mrs Caldicot's Knickerbocker Glory. On the first occasion I picked up your book I laughed out loud and felt quite uplifted.' - Mrs O.J., Hampshire

It's Never Too Late £10 - Uplifting story of a search for a new life. `Imagine that you feel like settling down in a comfortable armchair with an entertaining book - one that will keep your attention and combat the desire to nod off. If this description fits you then you could do much worse than spoil yourself with this book. The author's style is both easy to read and makes you want to keep turning the pages - in fact I had to force myself to stop reading and put the book down. I am sure you will enjoy the book, which apart from anything else brings to life the atmosphere of Paris - so why not give it to a loved one or friend...and promptly borrow it to read yourself? Whatever you may decide, we have chosen this as our Book of the Month.' - Living France magazine. `It's Never Too Late is a light hearted reversal of the ageing process.' - France Magazine `You have no idea how successfully you have solved my Christmas present problem this year!' - Mrs J.M, France

Second Innings £10 - A middle aged man escapes by running away. `A piece of good old-fashioned escapism, an easy to follow plot; just right to relax with after a busy a day...you would be happy to lend it to your granny or anyone else's granny come to that. This author has the ability to create a distinctive `mind's eye' picture of every character.' - The Journal of the Cricket Society

Mr Henry Mulligan £10 The poignant story of a dying man who disappears from the geriatric ward of a large hospital in the English midlands. His wife, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, disappears with him. Where have they gone? And why? A young, newly qualified doctor working in the hospital has made friends with the couple. He tries to find them. His search proves more of a challenge than he had expected and he discovers that he didn't know as much about Henry Mulligan as he thought he did. Only by uncovering some well-hidden secrets can the young doctor find the missing couple. Mr Henry Mulligan is extraordinarily moving and revealing and is based on a true story.

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