A funny little book containing the hilarious recollections of Harry Cocque, a very old gentleman currently residing in the Piddlewell Moorhen Rest Home for the faintly bewildered (but non-violent). Set in a peculiar Dorset village in the 1930s, the short stories feature characters ranging from the mildly eccentric to the downright ludicrous, and remind us of the days of harvest festivals, thieving tinkers, steam fairs, barn dances, bizarre traditions, shooting parties, country weddings, heavy drinking and just plain idiocy. Packed with absurd mishaps and outrageous double entendres, this book may well make you laugh out loud and wish you'd been there to see it all for yourself at a safe distance.
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By Lucy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Eccentrically evocative of how Dorset was/is/ought to be. I found the humour touchingly gentle rather than a belly laugh (double entendres aside). I like Harry, love his style and would happily spend a sunny afternoon on the lawn of the Piddlewell rest home sipping a cup of tea, eating marmite sandwiches and listening to more tales. Good stuff Colin Baines - A great read.
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By Simon Collis
Format:Paperback
I bought the book as a preasant and read a bit, then I couldn't stop reading it and then loaned it to a friend and now I will have to buy another copy. It is made up of one and two page chapters, which is perfect for a quick dip in to Harry's quaint, naive and bucolical world. The best read since Tom Sharp!
By Anne Ullah
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I first became acquainted with Harry via Twitter and loved his tweets so much that I downloaded the book to my Kindle. As soon as I started reading I was swept back in time to a bygone era of fun and frolics when boys really were boys and the girls were glad of it! Harry is getting on a bit now (to say the least) but you can tell he still has a wicked twinkle in his eye as he recounts the adventures of his youth. Who knew that living in the country could be so much fun? Cider with Rosie? I loved it. But for laugh out loud entertainment I'd rather have scrumpo with Harry. I have heard a whisper that there may be a sequel. If so I'll be first in the queue to download it.
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Loaded with nonsense, not to mention double-entendres, this is tales from Dorset that you never thought you would ever hear. All completely true (allegedly) A great book and one NOT to read to your maiden Aunt (although she probably wouldn't 'get it' anyway) Buy it; you won't regret it!
By FreebieBean
Format:Paperback
This book is an absolute joy.
A light humoured, gentle read, which whisks you away from the stresses of everyday life, with saucy tales full of innuendo.
Im sure if I'd have been living in Dorset in the 30's, I might have succumbed to the charms of Harry Cocque.
Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
A light humoured, gentle read, which whisks you away from the stresses of everyday life, with saucy tales full of innuendo.
Im sure if I'd have been living in Dorset in the 30's, I might have succumbed to the charms of Harry Cocque.
Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
By B. Dorey
Format:Paperback
I live in Dorset and came across this in a local bookshop. I liked the cover, had a flick through and ended up buying it. It's a terrific little book and it really made me laugh! Some of it seems horribly familiar somehow... It's well worth the money and I'd definitely recommend it.
Format:Paperback
My Wife bought me this book for my birthday. A fantastic insight into Harry's hilarious and wonderful life.
The book is a great size with excellent font size and chapter length.
Dorset life seemed so innocent back in the 30s! (Or was it? Harry will tell you).
I have heard through Twitter that a sequel is on the way! Bring it on! A top read and a 'Must Buy'.
The book is a great size with excellent font size and chapter length.
Dorset life seemed so innocent back in the 30s! (Or was it? Harry will tell you).
I have heard through Twitter that a sequel is on the way! Bring it on! A top read and a 'Must Buy'.
By Brian
Format:Paperback
If you have a Twitter account, you must follow @HarryCocque
Harry regularly provides amusing updates on what the residents are up to in the rest home!
Harry's shameless plugging of his book on Twitter made me buy it. Although he was probably using ancient mind tricks on me.
This book will make you laugh out loud! Can't wait for the next one Harry?! Cheers Harry, I'm off to 'top up the pond'
Harry regularly provides amusing updates on what the residents are up to in the rest home!
Harry's shameless plugging of his book on Twitter made me buy it. Although he was probably using ancient mind tricks on me.
This book will make you laugh out loud! Can't wait for the next one Harry?! Cheers Harry, I'm off to 'top up the pond'
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A good old-fashioned giggle!
A colleague passed me a copy of this book. I proceeded to dip into it and disturb the rest of the office with snippets of 'double entendre' at its best. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jane Wilkinson
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harry coque- thats reet boys
I heard about this book from a friend and bought ten copies to give away around Christmas. One went to a Professor of Music, another to a solicitor, one sits in the bar of my local... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mike Beattie
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The most fun you will have with a book this year
** GREAT STUFF **
Skewed and hilarious childhood reminiscences of Harry Cocque and his tales of the other villagers, certainly make for some great story telling. Read more
Skewed and hilarious childhood reminiscences of Harry Cocque and his tales of the other villagers, certainly make for some great story telling. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Simon Conrad
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Laugh out loud funny!
This is so easy to read - I couldn't put it down! I wanted to see what scrapes Harry got in to next and the cheeky innuendo made me laugh out loud. Read more
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