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Tragedy of a Comic Song, The

Hilarious story written in the early 20th century

by Leonard Merrick ...

Narrated by David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

28 min

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Walter Besant. ... Read more

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The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Walter Besant.
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Girl Who Was Tired of Love, The

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by Leonard Merrick ...

Narrated by Janet Fullerlove ...

Unabridged

42 min

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is the always fascinating Leonard Merrick. ... Read more

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The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is the always fascinating Leonard Merrick.
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Mr Bazalgette's Agent

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Series series British Library Crime Classics
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When Miriam Lea falls on hard times, an advertisement calling for private agents catches her eye, and within weeks she finds herself in Mr Bazalgette's employ as a private detective, travelling on a train to Hamburg in pursuit of an audacious fraudster. What follows is a journey through some of the great cities of Europe - and eventually to South Africa - as Miss Lea attempts to find her man. ... Read more

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When Miriam Lea falls on hard times, an advertisement calling for private agents catches her eye, and within weeks she finds herself in Mr Bazalgette's employ as a private detective, travelling on a train to Hamburg in pursuit of an audacious fraudster. What follows is a journey through some of the great cities of Europe - and eventually to South Africa - as Miss Lea attempts to find her man.
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7 best short stories by Leonard Merrick

by Leonard Merrick, August Nemo ...

Series Book 144 - 7 best short stories
Leonard Merrick was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers; J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." This book contains: - Aribaud's Two Wives. - The Attack in the Rue de la Presse. - The Doll in the Pink Silk Dress. - The Elegant de Fronsac. - Fluffums. - A Millionaire's Romance. - The Propriety of Pauline. ... Read more

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Leonard Merrick was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers; J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." This book contains: - Aribaud's Two Wives. - The Attack in the Rue de la Presse. - The Doll in the Pink Silk Dress. - The Elegant de Fronsac. - Fluffums. - A Millionaire's Romance. - The Propriety of Pauline.
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Conrad in Quest of His Youth

An Extravagance of Temperament

by Leonard Merrick ...

In Conrad in Quest of His Youth, Leonard Merrick presents a witty, bittersweet picaresque novel about the elusive nature of nostalgia. After receiving a surprise inheritance, 37-year-old Conrad Warrener attempts to escape his mundane life by journeying across Europe to revisit the locations and romances of his past. Facing comedic, poignant disillusionments with old flames, Conrad ultimately ... Read more

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In Conrad in Quest of His Youth, Leonard Merrick presents a witty, bittersweet picaresque novel about the elusive nature of nostalgia. After receiving a surprise inheritance, 37-year-old Conrad Warrener attempts to escape his mundane life by journeying across Europe to revisit the locations and romances of his past. Facing comedic, poignant disillusionments with old flames, Conrad ultimately
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The Quaint Companions With an Introduction by H. G. Wells

by Leonard Merrick ...

The chief fault of The Quaint Companions is that it ends. Mr. Merrick is no follower of the "well-made novel" school; he accepts his liberties as an English novelist, and this book has not only the beginning and middle and end of one story, but the beginning and some of the middle of another. The intelligent reader would be the gladder if it went on to that second end, and even then he might feel ... Read more

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The chief fault of The Quaint Companions is that it ends. Mr. Merrick is no follower of the "well-made novel" school; he accepts his liberties as an English novelist, and this book has not only the beginning and middle and end of one story, but the beginning and some of the middle of another. The intelligent reader would be the gladder if it went on to that second end, and even then he might feel
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Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament

by Leonard Merrick ...

The story centers around Conrad Warrener, a man in his mid-thirties who has returned to England after spending years abroad in India. Feeling disillusioned and nostalgic, Conrad embarks on a quest to recapture the happiness and vitality of his youth. He returns to the places and people that were once significant to him, hoping to relive the joy and excitement he once felt.As Conrad revisits these ... Read more

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The story centers around Conrad Warrener, a man in his mid-thirties who has returned to England after spending years abroad in India. Feeling disillusioned and nostalgic, Conrad embarks on a quest to recapture the happiness and vitality of his youth. He returns to the places and people that were once significant to him, hoping to relive the joy and excitement he once felt.As Conrad revisits these
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Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament

by Leonard Merrick ...

In "Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament," Leonard Merrick presents a richly textured exploration of Joseph Conrad's early life, delving into the formative experiences that shaped his literary ethos. Written in a lyrical style that mirrors the complexities of Conrad's own prose, the book combines biographical elements with a critical analysis of Conrad's themes of ... Read more

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In "Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament," Leonard Merrick presents a richly textured exploration of Joseph Conrad's early life, delving into the formative experiences that shaped his literary ethos. Written in a lyrical style that mirrors the complexities of Conrad's own prose, the book combines biographical elements with a critical analysis of Conrad's themes of
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One Man's View

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Leonard Merrick ...

Leonard Merrick's One Man's View is a keen, emotionally unsparing novel of marriage, ambition, and the gulf between aspiration and reality, set in a vividly rendered late-Victorian world of London, New York, and Duluth. At its center is Lawrence Heriot, a brilliant barrister whose professional triumphs cannot protect him from private ruin, and Mamie Cheriton, the spirited American-born woman he ... Read more

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Leonard Merrick's One Man's View is a keen, emotionally unsparing novel of marriage, ambition, and the gulf between aspiration and reality, set in a vividly rendered late-Victorian world of London, New York, and Duluth. At its center is Lawrence Heriot, a brilliant barrister whose professional triumphs cannot protect him from private ruin, and Mamie Cheriton, the spirited American-born woman he
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The Quaint Companions

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Leonard Merrick ...

Leonard Merrick's The Quaint Companions is a tender, unsparing novel of race, identity, art, and the hunger to be truly seen. Framed by a biblical insistence on common humanity, it follows people divided by prejudice, class, and self-doubt as they reach toward connection in a world that keeps measuring their worth by appearance and convention. At its center is Elisha Lee, a celebrated Black tenor ... Read more

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Leonard Merrick's The Quaint Companions is a tender, unsparing novel of race, identity, art, and the hunger to be truly seen. Framed by a biblical insistence on common humanity, it follows people divided by prejudice, class, and self-doubt as they reach toward connection in a world that keeps measuring their worth by appearance and convention. At its center is Elisha Lee, a celebrated Black tenor
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The Quaint Companions

by Leonard Merrick ...

In The Quaint Companions, Leonard Merrick delivers a pioneering work of social realism exploring race, identity, and art in turn-of-the-century England. The narrative follows Elisha Lee, a famous Black opera singer enduring profound social isolation despite his success. His marriage to a white woman and the life of their sensitive son, David—a struggling poet—creates a poignant study of prejudice ... Read more

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In The Quaint Companions, Leonard Merrick delivers a pioneering work of social realism exploring race, identity, and art in turn-of-the-century England. The narrative follows Elisha Lee, a famous Black opera singer enduring profound social isolation despite his success. His marriage to a white woman and the life of their sensitive son, David—a struggling poet—creates a poignant study of prejudice
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Cynthia

by LEONARD MERRICK ...

Cynthia: The central character, a young woman whose life and choices form the crux of the story. Her journey through personal and societal challenges is the focus of the novel.Social Context: The novel is set in a society with rigid social norms and expectations, which greatly impact Cynthia's decisions and experiences.Romantic and Personal Struggles: The story includes romantic elements and ... Read more

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Cynthia: The central character, a young woman whose life and choices form the crux of the story. Her journey through personal and societal challenges is the focus of the novel.Social Context: The novel is set in a society with rigid social norms and expectations, which greatly impact Cynthia's decisions and experiences.Romantic and Personal Struggles: The story includes romantic elements and
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