The Man Who Drove the Car by Max Pemberton
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"The Man Who Drove the Car" by Max Pemberton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around Lal Britten, a cab driver who finds himself entwined in an unexpected series of events involving a mysterious gentleman and a host of eccentric characters. As the plot unfolds, Britten navigates through a night of peculiar encounters, including a surreal party and what appears to be a duel, revealing
layers of social intrigue and dark humor. At the start of the book, we meet Lal Britten as he reflects on his experiences as a chauffeur, specifically recounting a night spent driving Fauny Dartel and encountering a charming, enigmatic nobleman, Lord Crossborough. This initial encounter sets the stage for a night filled with unexpected turns and considerable mystery. Britten’s curiosity is piqued when he's asked to drive Lord Crossborough to an all-night affair that spirals into a chaotic sequence, suggesting not just the ludicrousness of high society but also hinting at deeper troubles that will unfold. As the story progresses, the line between madness and social class starts to blur, leaving readers eager to discover the twists ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pemberton, Max, 1863-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Man Who Drove the Car |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Chauffeurs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28595 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28595-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 178 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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