A Downing Street Sensation
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a high-ranking government official at Downing Street. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems and secrets are being kept on all sides. The protagonist's involvement deepens the mystery, leading to a dramatic confrontation that exposes the truth behind the scandal.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Adventure · 8,092 words
First lines
"Me ride eight miles on an 'orse! " exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise. "An' who's a-comin' to 'old me on?"
Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Adventure, Social Commentary, Farce
- Length: 8,092 words
- Structure: 1 section, 200 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous situations and witty dialogue, particularly through the character of Bindle, whose antics and observations provide comedic relief.
- Satire — The story satirizes social and political issues, such as the suffragette movement and bureaucratic inefficiencies, using humor to critique and highlight absurdities.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of unexpected and adventurous events, including a mistaken delivery and a humorous raid, which drive the narrative forward.
- Social Commentary — The book offers insights into early 20th-century British society, addressing themes like class, gender roles, and political activism through its characters and plot.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Crime Fiction · Detective Story · British Literature · Classic Novel · 1920s Fiction · London Setting · Police Procedural · Whodunit · Plot Twist · Suspenseful