Working nights back in '05 or '06 , the highlight of the shift was "off the shelf" on the BBC world service. Still remember this book being read in 15 minute episodes. Absolutely riveting. I should see if it's on Libby actually.

Edit. Yup. They do, and I have. Thanks for the recommendation.

It's supposed to be cartoonish. Quincey deliberately lays it on real thick once he realises that it makes Lucy laugh.