Project Gutenberg 2005-12-09 Public domain in the USA. 406 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas The Astonishing History of Troy Town E-text prepared by Lionel Sear "The Astonishing History of Troy Town" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a quaint town called Troy, introducing readers to a collection of eccentric characters, including Admiral Buzza and his family, who are part of the local society, revealing the town's dynamics and traditions. The narrative sets a tone filled with whimsical humor and charming observations that paint a vivid picture of life in this unique setting. The opening of the novel presents an evening gathering in the drawing-room of the Misses Limpenny, where local gossip and community relationships are at the forefront. Admiral Buzza leads the conversation, displaying his cantankerous personality as he reacts to local news about the arrival of a new tenant at "The Bower." The lively scene showcases the residents of Troy Town engaging in their daily lives, infused with whimsical details and clever dialogues that characterize their interactions. As curiosity builds around the new arrival, the community's anticipation creates a colorful backdrop against which the story will develop, hinting at the comedic misunderstandings and social dynamics yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 469254 2025-06-07T11:48:34.642671 text/html 460440 2023-11-09T00:34:14 text/html 1090461 2025-06-07T11:48:45.839599 application/epub+zip 1097550 2025-06-07T11:48:38.578675 application/epub+zip 255569 2025-06-07T11:48:37.050620 application/epub+zip 1343997 2025-06-07T11:48:50.793566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1316444 2025-06-07T11:48:44.785614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463456 2022-09-08T10:11:17.179201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421533 2025-06-07T11:48:32.621675 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 421378 2023-11-09T00:32:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16523 2025-06-07T11:48:50.942584 application/rdf+xml 17848 2025-06-07T11:48:37.636618 image/jpeg 4032 2025-06-07T11:48:37.340627 image/jpeg 1073631 2025-06-07T11:48:34.751681 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia