Edwardian author Hector Hugh Munro wrote under the cryptic pseudonym Saki, producing a diverse and robust body of work. This collection includes a story that follows Reginald, a recurring character in Saki's writing, to the frosty burgs of early twentieth-century Russia.
A Holiday in Bed: And Other Sketches
β Scribed by J. M. Barrie
- Book ID
- 110811897
- Publisher
- Duke Classics
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 54 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781620128459
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Think the writing by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie is nothing but fairy dust, sweetness, and light? Think again. The short stories collected in A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches are full of cutting wit and insight that will delight readers of all ages. It's the perfect accompaniment to your next round of lazy-day reading.
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