Synopsis
Odds and Ends gathers witty tales of Irish roads, London rooms, and unexpected fortune.
This collection offers brisk, character-driven vignettes that mix humor with keen social observation. Across travel and daily life, the stories pivot on offbeat circumstances, roguish schemes, and moments of quiet insight.
From bustling cities to quiet cottages, the characters grapple with luck, choices, and the odd twists of fate that life throws their way. The tone stays playful and observant, inviting readers to see ordinary moments in a new light.
- Meet a lively cast of aunts, footmen, cooks, scholars, and dreamers navigating luck and misadventure.
- Experience sharp wit and light satire set against Irish landscapes and London society.
- Enjoy compact plots centered on human foibles, generosity, and the surprises fortune can bring.
- Relish a blend of humor, warmth, and a touch of the uncanny that keeps the pages turning.
Ideal for readers who appreciate brisk, character-rich short fiction with a sly bend of humor.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and often-unforeseen consequences of love, loss, and social standing in a world where class and tradition play a significant role. The author delves into the lives of the Hon. Lumley Grantham, a renowned big game hunter, and Rata Loftus, a captivating young woman with a mysterious past. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of the British Empire, weaving together themes of colonialism, societal expectations, and the search for identity. The author masterfully uses the journey of a luxurious cruise ship, filled with eccentric and intriguing characters, to parallel the emotional voyage of the protagonists. Through the intricacies of their budding romance, the story examines the challenges of navigating class differences and the power of unexpected connections. The book delves into the secrets and long-held truths that can shatter families and upend the carefully constructed facades of society, leaving readers contemplating the enduring power of truth and the price of denial. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331154907_0
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