Rudder Grange
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Rudder Grange follows the comedic misadventures of a newly married couple, the young and naive John and his sweet and resourceful wife, Rose. Their honeymoon becomes an extended series of hilarious mishaps as they navigate the challenges of setting up a home at their country estate. The story is further enlivened by the presence of Pomona, an orphaned servant girl who adds a touch of chaotic charm to their domestic life. Through a series of absurd situations, the novel explores the trials and tribulations of young love, marriage, and the inherent humor of everyday life in the late 19th century.Book Details
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Frank R. Stockton
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Frank Richard Stockton was an American writer and humourist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last decades of the 19th century. B...
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