Esio Trot Dutton and the chemistry between her

and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM

And none can escape their terrible punishment

Upon the sands of the arena

Quickly dragged down to the deep South

One night the Hummick appears in Ellis' bed needing help

Esio Trot Dutton and the chemistry between herMr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another . . . Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amaze, involving as it does a cryptic riddle and no fewer than 140 tortoises, large and small. This is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Illustrated throughout by the inimitable