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Author: Martin Farquhar Tupper Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 170
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The Crock of Gold is about the hardworking and honest Roger Acton and how he slowly tires of his simple country life. Excerpt: "A very miserable man was Roger Acton now, for this last trial was the worst of all. The vapors of his discontent had almost passed away—that bright pernicious dream was being rapidly forgotten—the morning's ill-got coin, "thank the Lord, it was lost as soon as found," and penitence had washed away that blot upon his soul; but here, an honest pound, liberally bestowed by his hereditary landlord—his bright bit of gold..."
Author: Martin Farquhar Tupper Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
The Crock of Gold is about the hardworking and honest Roger Acton and how he slowly tires of his simple country life. Excerpt: "A very miserable man was Roger Acton now, for this last trial was the worst of all. The vapors of his discontent had almost passed away—that bright pernicious dream was being rapidly forgotten—the morning's ill-got coin, "thank the Lord, it was lost as soon as found," and penitence had washed away that blot upon his soul; but here, an honest pound, liberally bestowed by his hereditary landlord—his bright bit of gold..."
Author: James Stephens Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486299317 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 242
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When their hidden gold is stolen, the leprecauns of Gort na Cloca seek revenge from local villagers. Charming, sly satire brims with sweetness, whimsy, and merriment.
Author: Laurence Meynell Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1471901033 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 199
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When Bunny, disguised as Major Beresford, fails to con a lady out of £500, his partner and bedmate becomes extremely discontented. Dolly was after a bigger game, and she sets out to enliven their partnership with a far more ambitious plan. She is going to use her feminine wiles to persuade a young peer to cough up £20,000 of investment in a non-existent company. For the extortion to happen Bunny and Dolly have to separate. But the separation has unforeseen consequences, and soon it's apparent that the master plan is doomed to go hopelessly awry. 'His best yet' The Times 'Well written, thoroughly enjoyable' Sunday Telegraph
Author: Martin Farquhar Tupper
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