Dialstone Lane, Part 3. by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Dialstone Lane, Part 3.
Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Dialstone Lane, Part 3" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous and whimsical piece of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a continuation of Jacobs' light-hearted exploration of domestic life and social dynamics within a small community. It centers around the eccentricities of Mr. Vickers, his family, and their interactions with neighbors and acquaintances in the quaint setting of Dialstone Lane, touching on themes of family dynamics, social pretensions, and the comedic absurdities of everyday life." The story unfolds with Mr. Vickers returning home to discover his family dressed in their Sunday best, leading him to question how they could afford such finery. A series of humorous misunderstandings ensue as he interrogates their newfound wealth, suspecting his future son-in-law, Mr. Tasker, might be the source. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts between various characters, including Captain Bowers and his niece Miss Drewitt, who exhibit their own quirks and romantic interests, all while a plot involving a treasure hunt takes shape at sea. Throughout the chapters, Jacobs cleverly weaves humor and social commentary as characters navigate their aspirations, misconceptions, and the delightfully chaotic world of Dialstone Lane. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ship captains -- Fiction
Subject Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11973
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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