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Vets in the Belfry is the third in this entertaining series of books based on the hilarious exploits of a vet who was practising in London and the Home Counties in the 1950s and ’60s. At last, Michael Morton means to settle down as a partner in his uncle’s Knightsbridge veterinary practice and marry his snake-charming fiancée, Julia. But his plans are suddenly disrupted – Julia goes down with appendicitis a day before the wedding, and when Michael is summoned urgently to New York by the Duke of Alanspring, whose horses and greyhound Grey Rainbow are among his clients, Julia insists that Michael’s professional interests must come first. This is America, 1959, the most advanced country in the world and the world’s leading economy, but Michael is shocked to find that it is also a largely insular, even puritanical nation, a society of conservative moralists ‘stranger, more outlandish than the remotest parts of Europe… I did feel an alien. It was a new sensation, puzzling, disturbing yet always intriguing.’ No more so than among the rich American pet owners who offer nuptial rites as part of a breeding programme and dream up the Decent Animals Federation, a society dedicated to clothing millions of naked animals throughout the world. The real-life Society for Indecency to Naked Animals was launched on NBC's ‘Today Show’ by Clifford Prout on May 27, 1959, and tens of thousands of pet owners signed up, one contributing $40,000 to the venture. When Michael is commissioned by the Duke to set up his new American wife’s dog-training school in opposition to the Federation, he soon realises he’ll not be taking the plane back to Julia and his London practice any time soon, particularly after the Duchess’s elegant daughter Vera enters upon the scene
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Paperback. Condition: Used. What do you get when you combine an escalating number of furry patients with the lofty ideals of veterinary professionalism? You get "Vets In The Belfry," a title that hints at both an avian mischief and a certain madness that could only be born in the 1970s. Alex Duncan, perhaps feeling the pressure of the age?s penchant for quirky escapades, takes us on a journey through a veterinary practice that has inexplicably decided to set up shop in a belfry, raising questions about both animal care and planning permissions. Spoiler alert: it?s neither the best nor the most logical setting for a clinic. In an era when the world was just starting to shake off the dust of the post-war hangover, Duncan?s characters don?t quite seem to be operating at full capacity either. This is a tale where the local wildlife might just enjoy the better healthcare than the beleaguered humans trying to care for them. The belfry?perhaps a nod to the whimsy of the time?serves as both a physical and metaphorical high point, with our vets teetering on the edge of sanity as they navigate bizarre cases while perched above the unsuspecting townsfolk. Who knew that the local pigeons could be such a source of high drama? The book teems with the kind of absurdity that can only come from a period before the internet was a thing, leaving our brave practitioners to wrestle with the mysteries of animal ailments while evidently lacking a solid grasp on their own. As you read, you?ll find yourself pondering deep questions about life, love, and the likelihood of having a ferret as your next patient. After all, what could go wrong when the vet can?t tell a cat from a dog? And let?s not even talk about the billy goat incident that has the community in uproar. It?s not every day you find a billy goat on a belfry ledge, but in this book, it?s just another Tuesday. The charm of "Vets In The Belfry" lies in its delightful unpredictability. Each chapter provides a new layer of quirkiness, with animal antics that will have you questioning just how much one can expect from the veterinary profession. You might even find yourself wondering if it?s all just a ruse to keep the dark clouds of the 1970s at bay, with laughter serving as the best medicine for both critters and their beleaguered caretakers. And yet, amidst the chaos, there are glimmers of insight into the bond between humans and animals, albeit delivered with a hefty dose of irony. The book is peppered with eccentric characters, each battling their own neuroses while attempting to make sense of the animal kingdom. From the overly enthusiastic intern who might just be more of a liability than an asset, to the grouchy head vet who can?t quite remember the last time he left the belfry, you?re in for a cacophony of comedic mishaps. It?s a book that invites you to chuckle at the absurdity of life, even as it reminds you that no matter how chaotic things get, there?s always a way to find joy in the madness. Condition: Used, but not in the way you might expect. The pages are yellowed, which adds a nice patina of age to Duncan?s whimsical prose. The cover has seen better days?it?s as crinkled as the plot twists it contains. But let?s be honest: who needs pristine when you can have personality? The previous owner may have dog-eared a few of the best bits, but that only means you?re now privy to the secrets they found most delightful. It?s practically a treasure map to the comedic highlights, if only you can decipher the previous reader?s annotations. Overall, "Vets In The Belfry" is a bizarre escapade through the wacky world of animal healthcare in a setting that defies all logic. It?s a reminder that the 1970s were a time of experimentation?not just in hair styles and fashion, but also in literary endeavors that dared to explore the absurd. So, if you find yourself with a penchant for the peculiar and a love for the ludicrous, this book may just find a home on your shelf, or at least in the nearest belfry. Available now at Crappy Old Books, where the quirkiest of second-hand literature finds its forever home. Seller Inventory # 2150
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