Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
12.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
232
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,4 cm
Gewicht
383 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-552-7
A summer haze lingers over the English countryside, but beneath the tranquil surface of a grand country house, schemes and secrets are afoot. Between the clipped lawns and the echo of laughter in sunlit drawing rooms, a farcical adventure unfolds, where comic crime and social comedy intermingle with the easy charm of upper class satire. Here, nothing is quite as it seems: eccentric aristocrats, opportunists, and would-be masterminds cross paths in a world where wit is as sharp as the garden shears, and every plan is one twist away from delightful disaster. With its sparkling, witty dialogue and deftly drawn characters, this novel captures the spirit of 1920s British fiction at its most effervescent. The narrative dances through misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and lighthearted mystery, all set against the lush backdrop of the English countryside. Every page hums with the irrepressible energy of a comic caper, drawing the reader into a world where laughter and intrigue are inseparable companions. The blend of country house comedy and farcical plotting offers both a gentle lampooning of social pretensions and a loving portrait of a vanished era. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers seeking the pleasures of a humorous caper novel or collectors drawn to the enduring appeal of a classic British author, this is a work to savour, filled with the lightness and sophistication that have made British humour novels a lasting delight.
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