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Dialstone Lane, Part 5.

Dialstone Lane, Part 5.

Jacobs, W. W.

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction

ISBN10: 9354844030
ISBN13: 9789354844034
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A brisk, affectionate wink and a warm invitation to return to a London that still hums with mischief. Dialstone Lane, Part 5. gathers W. W. Jacobs's deft, humane tallies of ordinary life into one sparkling volume. This late Victorian England set of british short stories blends sharp domestic satire with a generous spirit of humour in ordinary life. As a complete short stories collection, it offers a clear through-line of character and consequence, with a british urban setting that feels both intimate and expansive. The tales witness everyday foibles and small social weather with wit, warmth, and a dash of misadventure that sits firmly in the tradition of Edwardian humour writers. Its significance is both literary and historical: a lighthouse for readers who treasure classic comic fiction and the quieter loyalties of city life, and a touchstone for collectors of collecting editions. For casual readers, the brisk storytelling and human outcomes remain inviting; for classic-literature collectors, the volume is a tangible connection to a beloved era and a proven gift for collectors. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this release is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, designed to be read, shared, and treasured across time.

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