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The Return of Alfred

The Return of Alfred

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Number of Chapters: 24

Length: 9 hours and 01 minute

Language: English

The hero of the book is at a loose end, weary and bored of his old life after returning from the Great War. After an argument with his uncle and a railway strike he finds himself lost in the county of Norfolk at ten o'clock one night. When he seeks shelter in a country home, the butler immediately recognizes him as "Mr. Alfred", the missing son of the house. From that point onwards, our hero, who gives his name as "James Smith", finds himself in for an exciting time.

Not only does he inherit the friends of "Mr. Alfred", but also the odium of his misdoings. Protestations are useless: the villagers are convinced he is the prodigal son. Of course, he could just leave the village - but then, had he not been hoping for something exciting to happen - and more importantly, what about Marjorie, the girl at the window?

Originally published anonymously, this romantic comedy was just signed "by the author of "Patricia Brent, Spinster" (a book that was also published anonymously) with a dedication: "To those in many countries who have generously assumed responsibility for the authorship of Patricia Brent, Spinster - this book is dedicated by the author".

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01 - The Girl at the Window (Anna Simon)
02 - A Question of Identity (Anna Simon)
03 - What the Butler Told (Anna Simon)
04 - The Vicar Decides to Act (Anna Simon)
05 - Little Bilstead Receives a Shock (Anna Simon)
06 - The Strangeness of Marjorie (Anna Simon)
07 - Little Bilstead Sits in Judgment (Anna Simon)
08 - Eric Stannard Promises Support (Anna Simon)
09 - Miss Lipscombe Decides on Neutrality (Anna Simon)
10 - Smith Acquires Reach-me-downs (Anna Simon)
11 - Mr. Tassell is Surprised (Anna Simon)
12 - Little Bilstead Goes to Church (Anna Simon)
13 - Nero in Disgrace (Anna Simon)
14 - Smith becomes a Popular Hero (Anna Simon)
15 - A Village divided against Itself (Anna Simon)
16 - P.C. Postle assumes his uniform (Anna Simon)
17 - Mr Gadgett pays a call (Anna Simon)
18 - Eric plays a part (Anna Simon)
19 - Sir John Hildreth inserts an Advertisement (Anna Simon)
20 - Little Bilstead aches with Drama (Anna Simon)
21 - Marjorie hears the News (Anna Simon)
22 - The Unmasking of Smith (Anna Simon)
23 - Mr Gadgett tells the Truth (Anna Simon)
24 - Eric pronounces it spif (Anna Simon)
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