For James Herriot, veterinary practice doesnt turn out to be quite the science he studied at college.

Arriving at Skeldale House in the Yorkshire Dales as a newly qualified vet, he soon discovers that a knowledge of country lore, a strong stomach and a stout pair of boots prove much more useful. In this second volume of All Creatures Great and Small, James and Helen finally tie the knot and Siegfried officially makes James a partner in the business.

Tristans exam results arrive and Siegfrieds discovery of the truth about his brothers lifestyle is imminent.

James finds that dealing out death can sometimes be the gift of life when he stumbles upon a cure for Mrs Flaxtons poodle.