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...
Clara Vaughan is a young woman determined to solve the mystery of her father's murder, a crime that occurred when she was just a child. Years later,...
“Walking-Stick Papers” is a collection of essays by Robert Cortes Holliday, published in 1918. It showcases his talent for writing personal essays tha...
Donal Grant, seeking employment, finds himself as tutor to a young boy residing in a sprawling castle. The castle harbors an eccentric old man, a bea...
A humorous and observational tale about the eccentric inhabitants of a charming British seaside town. Quiller-Couch's wry wit and keen eye for human n...
The Man Who Knew follows Saul Arthur Mann, a meticulous and eccentric individual whose life revolves around collecting information. He acts as a consu...
This book, written by Dr. Charles Lewis Meryon, details his time as Lady Hester Stanhope's physician during her extensive travels through Sicily and t...
When a peculiar artesian borer named Mr. Peerless Jones is contacted by the renowned but eccentric Professor Challenger, he finds himself drawn into a...
