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"This is the story of a five-year sojourn that I and my family made on the Greek Island of Corfu."

My Family and Other Animals. Gerald Durrell story, based on his true life experience.

"1801 - I have just returned from a visit to my landlord - the solitary neighbour that I shall be troubled with."

Wuthering Heights. Emily Bronte's famous novel. Heathcliffe, Kathy - remember the song (I don't, far too young, but never mind!)

"You don't know about me, without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but that ain't no matter."

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Yes, both Mark Twain novels, hands up, who chose the 'Further Adventures of Tom Sawyer'? - a good decoy I think.

"I could see that Mr Handshaw didn't believe a word I was saying."

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. James Herriot novel, one of many based on his true life experiences as a vet.

"When Farmer Oak smiled, the corners of his mouth spread till they were within an unimportant distance of his ears."

Far from the Madding Crowd. Written by Thomas Hardy.

"If music be the food of love, play on".

Twelfth Night. William Shakespeare of course, a popular line from that comedy. But not as popular as the famous 'to be or not to be, that is the question?' The question is, did you get it right?

"Marley was dead, to begin with".

A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens' short story. Often televised, the most popular adaptions being Scrooged (very funny) and "A Muppet Christmas Carol" (excellent!) The most recent starred that man from "Star Trek" - Captain Picard.

"While the present century was in its teens, and on one sun-shiny morning in June, there drove up to the iron gate of Miss Pinkerton's academy for young ladies, in Chiswick Mall, a large family coach."

Vanity Fair. The title 'Angela Clay' is made up by me! So if you guessed that one then you are wrong (obviously). 'Vanity Fair' was written by Thackery and 'Cranford' by Elizabeth Gaskall.

"You must go back with me to the autumn of 1827."

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Anne Bronte this time. This story was very controversial in its day, and the topic remains one of interest in this day and age. Anne Bronte also wrote Agnes Grey.

Which Daphne du Maurier novel begins and ends with these lines: "They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not any more, though"?

My Cousin Rachel. What can I say? A gripping tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Thanks for playing!