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The Wrong Box
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023749909
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Wrong Box, co-authored by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, is a delightful Victorian farce filled with mistaken identities and comedic chaos. The story revolves around two elderly brothers, Joseph and Masterman Finsbury, who are the last two surviving members of a tontine-a scheme where the last survivor inherits the wealth. When a train accident occurs, a series of hilarious mishaps leads to one brother being mistakenly identified as dead and placed in the wrong coffin.
What follows is a whirlwind of confusion, as family members attempt to conceal the supposed death to claim the inheritance. Stevenson and Osbourne's witty prose and clever plotting create a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read. The Wrong Box is a classic example of Victorian humor, showcasing the authors' talent for crafting memorable characters and absurd situations. This edition brings the comedic brilliance of Stevenson and Osbourne to a new generation of readers.
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