![]() They are taken over almost immediately by Spiro, a giant of a man who thinks he speaks perfect English & who protects the Durrells from being robbed or taken advantage of during their stay on the island. The decision is no sooner made than they set off through Europe, eventually arriving on Corfu with a mountain of luggage & Gerry's dog, Roger. The Durrells - Mother, Larry, Leslie, Margo & 10 year old Gerry - are suffering through a miserable winter when Larry decides that they should move to Corfu to get away from the awful English climate. ![]() So, I've spent the last few weeks listening to the adventures of the Durrell family as I drove to work, cooked & ironed. ![]() When I saw that he had read this one, I knew what I would be listening to next. I loved it but I especially loved Davenport's voice & wondered if he's narrated any audio books. I'd watched the 1970s TV series, South Riding, in which he played Robert Carne. It was actually Nigel Davenport who led me to the book. ![]() It's been on my tbr shelves for a long time & I eventually listened to it as an audio book, so beautifully read by Nigel Davenport. I often say this, but I can't believe it has taken me so long to get around to reading Gerald Durrell's memoir of his childhood in Corfu, My Family and Other Animals. ![]()
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