Esio Trot – Roald Dahl

Esio Trot. By Roald Dahl. London: Jonathan Cape, 1990. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket unclipped. Illustrated by Quentin Blake.

A quirky, tender, and truly original love story. Mr. Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbors a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs. Silver. She, however, lavishes all of her affection on another — her pet tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy’s wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amaze.