Dialstone Lane, Part 1. 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 1.
Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Dialstone Lane, Part 1." by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around the residents of a quaint English village, particularly focusing on Mr. Edward Tredgold, a local land and estate agent, and Captain Bowers, a retired sea captain who has returned to settle in Dialstone Lane. The narrative highlights various interactions between the characters, exploring themes of curiosity, adventure, and the quirks of small-town life. In this first part of the story, Mr. Tredgold finds himself intrigued by the presence of Miss Prudence Drewitt, the niece of Captain Bowers, as she arrives to claim a cottage in Dialstone Lane. The relationship between Tredgold and Miss Drewitt unfolds alongside Captain Bowers' quirky attempts to settle into his new home with his unconventional steward, Joseph Tasker. As Captain Bowers recounts thrilling tales of his maritime adventures, Mr. Chalk, a friend of Tredgold, becomes fascinated by rumors of a buried treasure related to one of the captain's past encounters. The book is filled with humorous situations, character dynamics, and hints of impending adventures that draw the reader into the quaint yet lively 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. 11971
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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