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ULTIMATE GUIDE JET SET WILLY

It all begins one sunny day in Surbiton. While out randomly prospecting, Miner Willy discovers an ancient mineshaft. Unable to resist plunging into the abyss, Willy explores caverns full of manic mining robots, deadly spiders and treasures beyond his wildest dreams. After his adventure below ground, he emerges blinking into the sunshine, considerably wealthier than when he entered. Now, Willy could finally abandon his back-breaking career and retire to a luxury mansion by the sea.

This clifftop abode houses all the trappings for a nouveau-riche socialite like Willy. There’s a large swimming pool, a luxury yacht, an ornate orangery a conservatory, a huge master bedroom and a well-stocked wine cellar. He has an Italian housekeeper, Maria, a French chef, Andre, and, inevitably,

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