Helen with the High Hand

A superb domestic comedy between a miser and his niece. Poor James set in his ways has his life turned in a nice way upside down with the accidental meeting of his niece. Before he knows it James is in a battle with Helen with her introducing him to the culinary delights of a kidney omelette. The in......more

A man is sitting on a park bench. A young woman approaches. She had decided to sit on the bench when it was still empty. So indeed she does sit down. „She gave no outward sign of fear, irressolution, cowardice“. „Then she had the misfortune to think of the act of blushing… The ignominy of it! To blus......more

One of the funniest, most endearing books I've read this year! A Yorkshire miser meets his grand-niece who takes it upon herself to reform his way of life, while needing some emotional support of her own.......more

Quick, charming and free on kindle! Clever quips will make you smile. (probably won't remember it tomorrow.)......more

A funny, light and perfectly tuned comedy from 1910, with characters that bear up to being examined at multiple angles. Once again, thank you ProjectGutenberg!......more