Meet Mr Mulliner

In a cozy corner of the Anglers’ Rest, a stranger’s animated tale draws the narrator into a lively conversation that quickly turns into an invitation to hear more. The bar’s low‑key chatter gives way to the genial Mr Mulliner, whose earnest eyes and quick wit set the stage for a series of amusing anecdotes, each delivered with a blend of dry humor and affectionate observation.

Mulliner soon introduces his nephew George, a kindly countryman plagued by a relentless stammer yet buoyed by a comfortable inheritance and a passion for crossword puzzles. As George navigates village life, courting the bright‑minded vicar’s daughter and tackling baffling clues, his earnest attempts to overcome his speech impediment become both endearing and hilariously tangled. Listeners will find themselves charmed by the gentle satire of rural England and the vivid, larger‑than‑life characters that populate Mulliner’s recollections, all rendered in the unmistakably breezy style that makes these tales a delight to hear.