Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75542 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 187 pages

Synopsis
When James Aden applies for the position of Deputy Agent at Rumshott, one of the finest landed estates in England, he little realises what he has let himself in for, although being selected for his shoes should have been warning enough.

From the Publisher
Summary of the book and the author
When James Aden applies for the position of Deputy Agent at Rumshott, one of the finest landed estates in England, he little realizes what he has let himself in for. Negotiating with royalty, tenant farmers, lost parrots, escaping sheep and the imperious Lady Leghorn all appear to be part of the job description. In order to survive, James must come to terms with his role quickly, and not let himself be distracted by Sophie, the pre-college assistant.

About the author - After studying estate management at the Royal Agricultural College, Rory Clark went on to work as a land agent at Badminton in Gloucestershire and Althorp in Northamptonshire. The inspiration for 'You've Done What, My Lord?' comes from the wide variety of eccentrics he has met through his work for the landed gentry.

Customer Reviews

Hilarious anecdotes of rural life
Astute observation of many rural characters permeate this novel, as do bucolic odours.

All starta of society are represented. Read intimate details of lavatories and animals interspersed with tales of country life.

This is a book to take on an aeroplane, to read after a stressful day at the office and above all to make you laugh. It gives an insight into the working life of a land agent who deals with every kind of human and social problem during his far from humdrum existence.

This is for anyone who cares about life in the English countryside.

Mrs. George Pratt