Dialstone Lane, Complete

By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a quiet village, a land agent's life turns upside down with the arrival of a charming woman and her seafaring uncle, sparking a treasure hunt filled with humor and subtle intrigue.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2004-04-01

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Summary

"Dialstone Lane, Complete" by W. W. Jacobs is a story set in the sleepy village of Binchester, focusing on Mr. Edward Tredgold, a local land agent, and his interactions with the delightful Miss Drewitt and her sea-captain uncle, Captain Bowers. The story blends humor and the charm of village life and provides gentle adventure centered on the possibility of buried treasure. Mr. Tredgold finds his predictable routines shaken up by Miss Drewitt, who asks him for a key to her uncle's cottage, showing the contrast between Tredgold's precise ways and Miss Drewitt's independent spirit. Captain Bowers adds to the excitement with his stories from the sea, creating a humorous family vibe and planting the idea of adventure in Tredgold's mind. It looks like they will search for treasure and the story is setup for humorous adventures as the characters deal with treasure maps and the interesting town of Binchester.