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Sample a varied platter of sketches that showcase a biting wit and a keen eye for the ridiculous aspects of social interaction. From the title story's critique of pretension to shorter vignettes of life and manners, the collection highlights a unique voice that blends cynicism with amusement. The stories often feature characters who disrupt the status quo with glee, offering a refreshing antidote to sentimentality. It is a showcase of stylistic elegance and the subtle art of the surprising ending.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length2 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 26, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1REGINALD IN RUSSIA
9THE SAINT AND THE GOBLIN
2THE RETICENCE OF LADY ANNE
10THE SOUL OF LAPLOSHKA
3THE LOST SANJAK
11THE BAG
4THE SEX THAT DOESN’T SHOP
12THE STRATEGIST
5THE BLOOD-FEUD OF TOAD-WATER A WEST-COUNTRY EPIC
13CROSS CURRENTS
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6A YOUNG TURKISH CATASTROPHE IN TWO SCENES
14THE BAKER’S DOZEN
7JUDKIN OF THE PARCELS
15THE MOUSE
8GABRIEL-ERNEST
16IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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