The Card : A Story of Adventure in the Five Towns (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

from BooksForDinner

Right in my wheelhouse, clever dialogue and set in Victorian England.

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A fun and humorous book about a young man, born poor, who by a series of ludicrous yet surprisingly effective schemes moves up the social and financial ladder to mayor of the town.

from taku

This is a story of a man. His name is Denry. When he was young he was not so rich, but after he got new job his life changed. His business is very unigue. His way is win and win.Not only he but also his partneres or his customeres can get money. His business goes very well and he became very rich...

from Eyejaybee

A hilarious and affectionate account of the life of a supreme opportunist, charting his rise from exceptionally humble origin to becoming Mayor of the Five Towns. Edward Henry ("Denry") Machin scored his first coup on the mo0rning before his exam for a scholarship, seizing the opportunity to amen...

from Eyejaybee

A hilarious and affectionate account of the life of a supreme opportunist, charting his rise from exceptionally humble origin to becoming Mayor of the Five Towns. Edward Henry ("Denry") Machin scored his first coup on the mo0rning before his exam for a scholarship, seizing the opportunity to amen...