On With Torchy By: Sewell Ford (1868-1946)
On With Torchy by Sewell Ford is a delightful collection of short stories about the misadventures of the charismatic and quick-witted character, Torchy Blane. With each story, Ford masterfully weaves together humor, mystery, and a touch of romance that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The strength of this book lies in Ford's ability to create a lovable and relatable protagonist. Torchy Blane, a young and determined newspaper reporter, is a breath of fresh air. Her tenacity, intelligence, and endearing clumsiness make her instantly likable. Throughout the book, she finds herself entangled in various comical and perilous situations, showcasing her resourcefulness and undeniable knack for getting into trouble. Ford's storytelling is top-notch, as he effortlessly combines humor and suspense in each story. Whether Torchy is working undercover to solve a crime, stumbling upon a perplexing mystery, or finding herself in a hilarious predicament, Ford keeps readers on their toes, eagerly flipping pages to see what will happen next. Furthermore, Ford's writing style is wonderfully engaging. The dialogue between characters is witty and sharp, filled with clever banter that adds depth to each interaction. The author's ability to capture the essence of Torchy's personality through her dialogue is truly impressive, further enhancing her appeal as the protagonist. One aspect that may disappoint some readers is the lack of overarching plot. While each story is engaging in its own right, some may find themselves longing for a more cohesive narrative that ties everything together. However, this is a minor drawback, as the standalone nature of each story allows readers to seamlessly pick up the book and enjoy a quick and satisfying read whenever they please. Despite this minor criticism, On With Torchy is a highly entertaining and enjoyable book. Sewell Ford's charming collection of stories brings laughter, intrigue, and adventure to life. Torchy Blane is a character that readers will want to accompany on all her escapades, eagerly awaiting the next installment in her adventurous life. Overall, this book is a delightful choice for fans of mystery, humor, and charismatic protagonists. First Page: [Frontispiece: "Well if I ever! Look where your shoulders come!" says Vee.] ON WITH TORCHY BY SEWELL FORD AUTHOR OF TORCHY, TRYING OUT TORCHY, ODD NUMBERS, ETC., ETC. ILLUSTRATIONS BY FOSTER LINCOLN NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Copyright, 1913, 1914, by Sewell Ford Copyright, 1914, by Edward J. Clode CONTENTS CHAPTER I. CHANCING IT FOR VEE II. PULLING A SLEUTH STUNT III. WHEN IRA SHOWED SOME PEP IV. TORCHY BUGS THE SYSTEM V. BREEZING BY WITH PEGGY VI. GLOOM SHUNTING FOR THE BOSS VII. TORCHY IN ON THE DRAW VIII. GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL IX. LATE RETURNS ON POPOVER X. MERRY DODGES A DEAD HEAT XI. THE PASSING BY OF BUNNY XII. THE GLAD HAIL FOR TORCHY XIII. AUNTY FLAGS A ROSY ONE XIV. CUTTING IN ON THE BLISS XV. BEING SICCED ON PERCEY XVI. HOW WHITY GUNKED THE PLOT XVII. TORCHY GETS A THROUGH WIRE ILLUSTRATIONS "WELL, IF I EVER! LOOK WHERE YOUR SHOULDERS COME!" . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece "BY GORRY!" EXPLODES IRA AS HE GETS HIS FIRST GLIMPSE SISTER HAS LANDED A SMACK ON HIS JAW BELIEVE ME, IT WAS SOME ARTISTIC MAKEUP! "AH, FLUTTER BY, IDLE ONE!" SAYS I THEN MY ARM MUST HAVE SLIPPED AND THE SIDE CLINCH WA'N'T DISTURBED WE WAS RIGHT IN THE MIDST OF PRACTISIN' THE SIDEWISE DIP, WHEN WHO SHOULD SHOW UP BUT THE HAPPY BRIDEGROOM! WE WAS RIGHT IN THE MIDST Of THE SCRIMMAGE WHEN IN WALKS VEE ON WITH TORCHY CHAPTER I CHANGING IT FOR VEE Say, what's next to knowin' when you're well off? Why, thinkin' you are... Continue reading book >>

On With Torchy By: Sewell Ford (1868-1946)

On With Torchy by Sewell Ford is a delightful collection of short stories about the misadventures of the charismatic and quick-witted character, Torchy Blane. With each story, Ford masterfully weaves together humor, mystery, and a touch of romance that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

The strength of this book lies in Ford's ability to create a lovable and relatable protagonist. Torchy Blane, a young and determined newspaper reporter, is a breath of fresh air. Her tenacity, intelligence, and endearing clumsiness make her instantly likable. Throughout the book, she finds herself entangled in various comical and perilous situations, showcasing her resourcefulness and undeniable knack for getting into trouble.

Ford's storytelling is top-notch, as he effortlessly combines humor and suspense in each story. Whether Torchy is working undercover to solve a crime, stumbling upon a perplexing mystery, or finding herself in a hilarious predicament, Ford keeps readers on their toes, eagerly flipping pages to see what will happen next.

Furthermore, Ford's writing style is wonderfully engaging. The dialogue between characters is witty and sharp, filled with clever banter that adds depth to each interaction. The author's ability to capture the essence of Torchy's personality through her dialogue is truly impressive, further enhancing her appeal as the protagonist.

One aspect that may disappoint some readers is the lack of overarching plot. While each story is engaging in its own right, some may find themselves longing for a more cohesive narrative that ties everything together. However, this is a minor drawback, as the standalone nature of each story allows readers to seamlessly pick up the book and enjoy a quick and satisfying read whenever they please.

Despite this minor criticism, On With Torchy is a highly entertaining and enjoyable book. Sewell Ford's charming collection of stories brings laughter, intrigue, and adventure to life. Torchy Blane is a character that readers will want to accompany on all her escapades, eagerly awaiting the next installment in her adventurous life. Overall, this book is a delightful choice for fans of mystery, humor, and charismatic protagonists.

First Page:

[Frontispiece: "Well if I ever! Look where your shoulders come!" says Vee.]

ON WITH TORCHY

SEWELL FORD

AUTHOR OF

TORCHY, TRYING OUT TORCHY, ODD NUMBERS, ETC., ETC.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY

FOSTER LINCOLN

NEW YORK

GROSSET & DUNLAP

PUBLISHERS

Sewell Ford

Edward J. Clode

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

I. CHANCING IT FOR VEE II. PULLING A SLEUTH STUNT III. WHEN IRA SHOWED SOME PEP IV. TORCHY BUGS THE SYSTEM V. BREEZING BY WITH PEGGY VI. GLOOM SHUNTING FOR THE BOSS VII. TORCHY IN ON THE DRAW VIII. GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL IX. LATE RETURNS ON POPOVER X. MERRY DODGES A DEAD HEAT XI. THE PASSING BY OF BUNNY XII. THE GLAD HAIL FOR TORCHY XIII. AUNTY FLAGS A ROSY ONE XIV. CUTTING IN ON THE BLISS XV. BEING SICCED ON PERCEY XVI. HOW WHITY GUNKED THE PLOT XVII. TORCHY GETS A THROUGH WIRE

ILLUSTRATIONS

"WELL, IF I EVER! LOOK WHERE YOUR SHOULDERS COME!" . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece

"BY GORRY!" EXPLODES IRA AS HE GETS HIS FIRST GLIMPSE

SISTER HAS LANDED A SMACK ON HIS JAW

BELIEVE ME, IT WAS SOME ARTISTIC MAKEUP!

"AH, FLUTTER BY, IDLE ONE!" SAYS I

THEN MY ARM MUST HAVE SLIPPED AND THE SIDE CLINCH WA'N'T DISTURBED

WE WAS RIGHT IN THE MIDST OF PRACTISIN' THE SIDEWISE DIP, WHEN WHO SHOULD SHOW UP BUT THE HAPPY BRIDEGROOM!

WE WAS RIGHT IN THE MIDST Of THE SCRIMMAGE WHEN IN WALKS VEE

ON WITH TORCHY

CHAPTER I

CHANGING IT FOR VEE

Say, what's next to knowin' when you're well off? Why, thinkin' you are... Continue reading book >>

Genres for this book
Fiction
Humor
Literature
Romance

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