The Young Visiters, or Mr. Salteena's Plan |
---|
"The Young Visiters, or Mr. Salteena's Plan" is a charming and whimsical novel written by a young Daisy Ashford. The story follows the hilarious misadventures of Mr. Salteena, a bumbling and naive gentleman who dreams of becoming a gentleman of high society. Despite his many mishaps and comical escapades, Mr. Salteena remains endearing to readers as he navigates through various social situations and encounters eccentric characters along the way.
Ashford's writing style is remarkably mature and witty for her age, showcasing a keen eye for satire and humor. The dialogue is witty and filled with eccentricities that add to the overall charm of the novel. The characters are vividly drawn and each one brings a unique flair to the story, making for an entertaining and delightful read.
Overall, "The Young Visiters, or Mr. Salteena's Plan" is a delightful and humorous novel that offers a glimpse into the absurdities of high society and the follies of human nature. Fans of classic British literature and comedy will surely enjoy this gem of a book. Book Description: The Young Visiters is a comic romance novella that parodies upper class society of late Victorian England. Social climber Alfred Salteena introduces his young lady friend Ethel to a genuine gentleman named Bernard and, to his irritation, they hit it off. But Bernard helps Alfred in his plan to become a gentleman, which, Alfred hopes, will help him win back Ethel. |
Genres for this book |
---|
Fiction |
Historical Fiction |
History |
Humor |
Kids |
Literature |
Romance |
Link related to this book |
---|
Wikipedia – Daisy Ashford |
eBook Downloads | |
---|---|
ePUB eBook • iBooks for iPhone and iPad • Nook • Sony Reader |
Kindle eBook • Mobi file format for Kindle |
Read eBook • Load eBook in browser |
Text File eBook • Computers • Windows • Mac |
Review this book |
---|