All Things Wise and Wonderful

<p>Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot&rsquo;s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby &ndash; despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question constantly hanging over them is &ndash; will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home?<br><br>Since they were first published, James Herriot&rsquo;s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, <i>All Things Wise and Wonderful</i> is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain&rsquo;s best-loved authors.<br>