"The Astonishing History of Troy Town" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a humorous story set in the peculiar town of Troy, where readers meet oddball residents like Admiral Buzza and his kin. The novel kicks off at the Misses Limpenny's drawing-room, buzzing with local gossip and social ties, painting a vibrant picture of the town's unique traditions and dynamics. Admiral Buzza's grumpy reaction to news of a renter moving into "The Bower" ignites the scene with whimsical detail and clever conversations. The town's curiosity about this new person sets the stage for funny confusions and intriguing social plays as the story unfolds.
The Astonishing History of Troy Town
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
In a quirky town brimming with eccentric characters, the arrival of a new tenant stirs up a comical whirlwind of gossip and anticipation that threatens to upend their charmingly odd way of life.
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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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