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Chick

Edgar Wallace

Publisher: Wildside Press

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Summary

Edgar Wallace turns his talents to a comedy of manners. When young Chick is unexpectedly catapulted into the aristocracy by an uncle's death, he finds himself unprepared for life as a marquis. Unambitious and friendly, Chick has been working as as office clerk. Now he must navigate high society with the help of his friend Gwenda and everything he's learned at school.
Available since: 07/23/2022.
Print length: 220 pages.

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