Malcolm D. Welshman Livres

This novel is the fourth in the Pets in a Pickle series and describes the antics of young vet, Paul Mitchell, now in his second year at Prospect House, the veterinary hospital, as he continues to tackle an endless variety of pets and clients. There's an escaped griffon vulture, which terrorised staff in the garden. A bouquet of roses for Beryl, the receptionist, in which lurks a venomous frog. Dealings with Dave, the chameleon. And on the way to treat one of the Stockwells' cows, Paul is confronted by Boris, their amorous bull, who has escaped and now blocks the lane. Meanwhile in the practice cottage, Willow Wren, he and his fiancé, the junior nurse, Lucy, raise an orphaned fox cub, curb the roamings of a randy cockerel and cope with marauding badgers and the sighting of a possible lion. Fans of the earlier books will relish this opportunity to delve into more zany encounters deftly written with the self-depreciating humour that characterises Malcolm's style.

Drawing on his own experiences of working as a vet, Malcolm Welshman brings to life a wealth of colourful characters - including the formidable practice receptionist, Beryl, with her one steely eye - and an ark's worth of marvellous animals. As enchanting as it is funny, this wonderful story will delight any animal fan.

In this follow up to the number one bestseller, Pets in a Pickle, Malcolm Welshman, introduces a wealth of new characters - animal and human - while reminding us of some firm favourites, such as the steely-eyed receptionist, Beryl Wagstaff, and the Stockwell sisters who never have time for the 'vet in a hurry'.

Join novice vet, Paul Mitchell, in a further six months of hilarious escapades he experiences while working at Prospect House Veterinary Hospital. He's confronted by a ravenous pig while sunbathing naked in a cornfield. He locks jaws with a caiman with scale rot and battles with Doug, a vicious miniature donkey that's always sinking his teeth into him. It ends with a Christmas pet blessing which erupts into pandemonium as frightened pets and owners scatter through the pews. Throughout his adventures, Paul is loyally supported by the team at the hospital - in particular Beryl, the elderly one-eyed receptionist, and, Lucy the junior nurse - together with whom he shares this merry-go-round of mayhem. It's a gripping, fast page-turner that's guaranteed to keep animal lovers entranced. Praise for Malcolm Welshman '... paints a vivid picture of many fascinating characters.' Jim Wight, son of James Herriot '... brings a smile to your face.' Sir Terry Wogan 'Your story is a corker.' Richard Madeley '... hilarious stories straight from a vet's pen will keep you chuckling.' Stella Whitelaw

While living as a lad in Nigeria, Malcolm meets and interacts with a host of different animals. There's the ever-loyal African Bush dog, Poucher, who becomes an integral part of the family and surviving a savage attack by a wild animal goes on to save his mother's life: Polly, the parrot, who always kept a beady eye on him: the baby Patas monkey, hand-reared when abandoned by its mother: the camel of a visiting trader with a sore toe: the desperate attempt by his father to operate on a gored ostrich at the local zoo: and many more adventures. These exciting encounters illustrate how they help to fuel Malcolm's passion for such animals and form the basis of his lifelong love of them. Readers will be enthralled to share his experiences.

Když nastoupil Paul Mitchell po studiích na veterinární kliniku, byl plný poznatků z fakulty, plný nadšení a dychtivosti uplatnit vědomosti v praxi, ale neměl zkušenosti. Má vůbec šanci uspět u své zaměstnavatelky, dokonalé zvěrolékařky a půvabné ženy, kterou všichni milují, ale zároveň se jí všichni včetně manžela bojí? A jak se vypořádá se zapeklitými případy zvířecích miláčků a jejich páníčky, svétáznými venkovany z jihovýchodní Anglie? Po krušných začátcích získává sebedůvěru a začíná se mu dařit a v novém místě se mu líbí čím dál víc.