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Published in 1952, this Blandings Castle novel turns on a contest between Lord Emsworth's prize sow, the Empress of Blandings, and Sir Gregory Parsloe's rival pig, the Queen of Matchingham. Galahad Threepwood, Beach the butler, and a set of young lovers - among them Penny Donaldson and Jerry Vail - become entangled in plots to move, hide, or slim the animals before the show. Lady Constance tries to keep the house respectable while imposture and pig-napping spread through the park. It is a country-house farce in which the fate of two pigs governs every engagement and alliance.
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Record ID1850
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1952Fiction / Non-Fiction
FictionEdition
Standard EditionPhysical Details
Binding
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Goudy Old Style, Gill Sans Ultrabold CondensedPage Count
223ISBN
9780099513988Slipcase
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EnglishFolio Price
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1203Last Updated: 23 August 2026
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4 SubjectsFiction
Humorous
England
20th Century
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Volumes6 Volumes
| No. | Volume Title | Page Count |
|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | Summer Lightning | — |
| Vol. 2 | Heavy Weather | — |
| Vol. 3 | Uncle Fred in the Springtime | — |
| Vol. 4 | Full Moon | — |
| Vol. 5 | Pigs Have Wings | — |
| Vol. 6 | Service With a Smile | — |
Physical Description
Dimensions22.1 x 14.5 cm
Endpapers are a hand-drawn map of the grounds of Blandings Castle. Dark blue or light brown slipcase. A separate issue of the 2004 Best of Blandings set.
Printings2 Printings
| Printing | Print Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Printing | 2004 | — |
| 2nd Printing | 2009 | — |