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Book SynopsisJoin the Larkins for another adventure in the much-loved series, inspiration for the new ITV drama starring Bradley Walsh
''Christening? We never said nothing about no christening, Ma, did we?''
And so with the appearance of a letter announcing the imminent arrival of Madame Dupont, Pop and Ma Larkin learn that little Oscar and Blenheim - Charley and Mariette''s new boy - are to be christened.
In fact, once Mr Candy - who will be officiating (much to raven-haired Primrose''s delight) - learns that Pop and Ma have neglected the entire Larkin brood, the whole family seems set for a dunking!
Pop, who needs no excuse to open a few bottles of Dragon''s Blood and host the perfick party, rushes out and buys a fun fair to celebrate.
But there are one or two gatecrashers even Pop hadn''t counted on turning up . . .
Trade ReviewThey are
absolute comfort books . . . all five titles are being rereleased just in time for summer * The Lady *
As funny as Evelyn Waugh and as enchanting as Laurie Lee's
Cider with Rosie. Don't miss it -- - * Hearald *
Pop Larkin, Ma and their progeny . . . are essentially English of the rich and ribald England of Chaucer and Shakespeare. A superb and timeless comedy -- - * Scotsman *
Pop is as sexy, genial, generous, and boozy as ever. Ma is a worthy match for him in all these qualities -- - * The Times *
Pop Larkin is a living, breathing quotable character, cast large in the heroic mould -- - * The Times *
Busty and lusty -- - * New Statesman *
A gently, anarchic wish-fulfilling daydream -- - * The Times *
