"The Mayor of Troy" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a humorous novel set in the fictional town of Troy, Cornwall, in the early 1800s, where Solomon Hymen, the town's charismatic mayor, keeps things lively. Facing the threat of a French invasion, Mayor Hymen rallies the quirky townspeople for duty and creates a humorous rivalry with Lestiddle's mayor. The story highlights local life and comedic events against a backdrop of looming conflict, as the mayor navigates town duties and military preparations. The book opens by introducing the town and it's spirit, along with the missing historical records, while setting the stage for the events to unfold with humor and heart.
The Mayor of Troy
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
In a small Cornish town, a beloved mayor confronts a possible French invasion by leading the quirky community with charisma and humor.
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About the AuthorSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
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