Excerpt from Tom Racquet and His Three Maiden Aunts: With a Word or Two About
But the individual thus addressed, at no time remarkable for a quick apprehension, was so completely confounded between the sudden appearance of the gentleman from the area, the knock on the nose, the consequent bleeding thereof, and the bawling and bullying of Old Whittlebury to hit him on the head with the poker, that he lost the only minute allowed him for escape, and, despite the scutfiing and imploring of his dearly beloved Susan, stood stock still with amazement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to the adventures of Tom Racquet, an honorable yet imprudent young man who relies on his three wealthy aunts for financial support. When he becomes smitten with Caroline Whittlebury, he must first convince her father and gain the approval of his aunts, who are wary of his bohemian ways. The author, a master of witty prose, sets Tom's misadventures against the backdrop of 19th-century English society, exploring themes of love, class, and the tension between tradition and modernity. Through Tom's quest for love and acceptance, the book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of family bonds, providing valuable insights into the timeless human experience. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332554768_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332554768
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