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  • Autobiography of a Cad

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    This vintage book contains A. G. Macdonell's 1938 novel, "The Autobiography of a Cad". Written as a memoir of the life of Edward Fox-Ingleby, it spans from with his earliest memories of his family's estate and his time at Eton and Oxford, to his becoming a Tory minister in 1930s England. His memoir reads like an attempt to justify his obviously immoral life-a life filled with backstabbing, ... En savoir plus

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  • The Factory on the Cliff

    par A. G. Macdonell Macdonell ...
    When George Templeton's golfing plans fail, he goes on a hike and discovers an old schoolfriend engaged in the strange activity of hunting for bombs at the side of the road. When his old acquaintance claims never to have met him, Templeton's suspicions are aroused and his investigations soon lead him to a nefarious anarchist plot operating from a cottage on the cliffs - a plot which has terrible ... En savoir plus

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  • England, Their England

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    Set in 1920s England, this book chronicles the life of a young man forced to live among the English, rather than in his native Scotland. What follows is a series of interesting and satirical observations about English life, including fox hunting, domestic politics, and most famously, village cricket. This classic book remains a hilarious look into everyday British life in the interwar years. ... En savoir plus

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  • The Silent Murders

    par A.G. Macdonell ...
    Collections series Black Heath Classic Crime
    Under the watchful eye of Superintendent Bone, Inspector Dewar has his work cut out when he is called to investigate a mysterious spate of killings—each victim is apparently unconnected, the murders linked only by the macabre addition of a numbered badge to the victim’s corpse. As the death toll mounts, Dewar and Bone face a race against time to catch the killer. But who could be behind these ... En savoir plus

    $1.83 CAD

  • The Shakespeare Murders

    A thrilling literary crime adventure inspired by the Bard's works in 1930s England

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    In "The Shakespeare Murders," A. G. Macdonell skillfully weaves a captivating tale that merges the realms of mystery and literary criticism. Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, this unique novel delves into the investigation of a series of murders that appear to be tied to the works of William Shakespeare. Macdonell employs a keen wit and a satirical narrative style, expertly blending humor ... En savoir plus

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  • England, Their England

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    In an endeavour to write a book that captures the very essence of Englishness, a young Scot finds himself in 1920s England. To this end, he finds himself in typical English situations and circumstances, including participation in rural sports, international diplomacy, weekend trips to the country, and a village cricket match; all set to the backdrop of a nation going through significant social ... En savoir plus

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  • The Fur Coat

    Exploring the Decadence of 1920s London through Wit and Satire

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    In "The Fur Coat," A. G. Macdonell employs sharp wit and a satirical lens to explore the intricacies of social class and materialism in 1930s Britain. The narrative revolves around the protagonist, whose absurd quest for a luxurious fur coat propels a humorous yet poignant examination of human vanity and social aspirations. Macdonell's rich prose is imbued with irony and shrewd observations, ... En savoir plus

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  • The Factory on the Cliff

    par A.G. Macdonell ...
    Collections series Black Heath Classic Crime
    George Templeton has been looking forward to his golfing holiday in Scotland. So he is not best pleased when a dislocated thumb puts paid to his plans and he is left with no other available occupation than a daily hike. Roaming the coastline, however, his boredom is allayed when he discovers an old schoolfriend engaged in the strange activity of hunting for bombs at the side of the road. When his ... En savoir plus

    $1.83 CAD

  • A Visit to America

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    This vintage book contains an account of the author's trip to America in 1935. A. G. Macdonell, (1895-1941) was a novelist and journalist. His most famous works include: "The Autobiography of a Cad", arguably amongst the funniest books ever written; "Lords and Masters", a blunt and prescient satire, and "Napoleon and His Marshals" (1934), which is considered to be amongst the best accounts of the ... En savoir plus

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  • Body Found Stabbed

    par A.G. Macdonell ...
    Collections series Black Heath Classic Crime
    Kilby St. Benedict is a typical English village, whose tranquil facade conceals a nest of scandal. The vicar and a militant atheist are engaged in a petty feud. To make matters worse, both are in love with the beautiful daughter of the Armenian millionaire who lives at the manor, a passion shared by the ruthlessly ambitious son of local poet Ludovic Macaulay. So when a body is found stabbed to ... En savoir plus

    $1.83 CAD

  • Autobiography of a Cad

    A Witty Tale of Decadence and Morals in 20th Century England

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    In "Autobiography of a Cad," A. G. Macdonell masterfully blends humor with incisive social commentary, presenting a semi-autobiographical narrative that chronicles the escapades of a charming yet morally ambiguous protagonist. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century British society, the book functions as both a satirical examination of class structures and an exploration of personal ... En savoir plus

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  • A Visit to America

    Journey Through American Society: A Satirical Travelogue

    par A. G. Macdonell ...
    In "A Visit to America," A. G. Macdonell masterfully weaves a humorous narrative that captures his observations of American society during the 1920s. Through a series of witty essays and vignettes, Macdonell explores the peculiarities of American customs, culture, and politics, all while employing a keen satirical eye reminiscent of contemporaries like George Bernard Shaw. His literary style is ... En savoir plus

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