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Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
1863
1943
Jacobs, William Wymark
Owen, Will
1869
1957
Dialstone Lane [complete]
Produced by David Widger
"Dialstone Lane, Complete" by W. W. Jacobs is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the quaint village of Binchester and revolves around Mr. Edward Tredgold, a land and estate agent, as he interacts with local characters, particularly the charming Miss Drewitt and her uncle, Captain Bowers. The plot weaves humor, intrigue, and the everyday dynamics of village life, with hints of adventure tied to a buried treasure narrative. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Tredgold, who reflects on the monotony of Binchester until he encounters Miss Drewitt, who arrives seeking a key to her uncle's cottage. Their conversation reveals Tredgold's pernickety nature and Miss Drewitt's sense of independence. Captain Bowers soon enters the scene, adding a dynamic of familial warmth and his colorful past as a sea captain. The interactions among the trio hint at various comical misunderstandings and potential adventures, particularly as Tredgold exhibits a growing interest in the captain's nautical tales and treasure, setting the stage for further antics involving treasure maps and the unique personalities of Binchester. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Ship captains -- Fiction
Treasure troves -- Fiction
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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