E. F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father, who later went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first He...
Psmith takes over editing a paper while the usual editor is away on vacation. He takes on a local slum lord, and divers alarums ensue. (description by...
Roger Mifflin is the somewhat eccentric proprietor of The Haunted Bookshop, a second-hand bookstore in Brooklyn that is "haunted by the ghosts of all...
Humphrey Challoner, a solitary recluse, dedicates his life to building a private museum. His collection, primarily composed of mammals with skeletal a...
In 'Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville,' the three cousins, Patsy, Beth, and Louise, return from their European adventures and find themselves thrust int...
Willie Spence, a beloved, eccentric inventor, lives a quiet life on Cape Cod, surrounded by his gadgets and his devoted housekeeper, Celestina. His wo...
This collection of stories by Mark Twain explores a variety of themes through a whimsical and imaginative lens. From political commentary to the human...
