Christopher Morley: Two Classic Novels in One Volume - (Dover Literature: Crime/Mystery/Thriller) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This single-volume edition of both of Christopher Morley's most popular novels will charm all lovers of "books about books.
- About the Author: Christopher Morley (1890-1957) wrote more than 100 books, including novels, essays, and poetry.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
- Series Name: Dover Literature: Crime/Mystery/Thriller
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About the Book
Parnassus on Wheels traces a middle-aged woman's winsome adventures as a traveling bookseller. Its sequel, The Haunted Bookshop, unfolds in a Brooklyn store that attracts a nefarious plot as well as a budding romance.Book Synopsis
This single-volume edition of both of Christopher Morley's most popular novels will charm all lovers of "books about books." In the first story, Parnassus on Wheels, 39-year-old Helen McGill is weary of keeping house for her bachelor brother. When red-bearded bookseller Roger Mifflin rolls into town, she impulsively purchases his mobile bookshop. Roger promises to teach Helen the trade before retiring to write his long-overdue book, and together they hit the road for a series of winsome adventures throughout New England. Their story was praised by Boston's Evening Transcript as "graceful in style ... [and] entertaining in every aspect."Roger Mifflin returns in The Haunted Bookshop, which unfolds in his Brooklyn store, the Parnassus at Home. The spirits of great literature haunt the shop, providing an atmospheric background for the tale of a young ad man, Aubrey Gilbert, who's smitten with Roger's comely assistant, Titania. When Aubrey notices a suspicious-looking character skulking in a nearby alleyway and is attacked on his way home, the ardent suitor fears for Titania's safety and turns amateur detective. Part mystery, part spy thriller, and part romance, the humorous tale is a complete delight.
About the Author
Christopher Morley (1890-1957) wrote more than 100 books, including novels, essays, and poetry. A Rhodes Scholar, he began his literary career at Doubleday and was one of the first judges of the Book of the Month Club. Morley was a founder and longtime contributor to the Saturday Review of Literature, and his enthusiasm for Sherlock Holmes stories led to his role in helping found the Baker Street Irregulars.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Dover Literature: Crime/Mystery/Thriller
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Christopher Morley
Language: English
Street Date: January 16, 2018
TCIN: 87646834
UPC: 9780486817309
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-8369
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
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