The Stray Lamb by Thorne Smith

Name: The Stray Lamb
Author: Thorne Smith

The Stray Lamb is a novel by Thorne Smith, first published in 1929. It follows the adventures of a young man named John Lamb, who is sent to a small town in the American South to investigate a mysterious death. John soon discovers that the town is full of secrets, and he must use his wits to uncover the truth. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman, a shady lawyer, and a mysterious stranger. As he delves deeper into the mystery, John finds himself in danger, and must rely on his own courage and ingenuity to survive. The Stray Lamb is a classic mystery novel, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a timeless story of courage and determination, and a reminder that sometimes the truth can be stranger than fiction.

By Thorne Smith · First published 1929 · Genre: Humor, Romance, Fantasy · 22 chapters · 68,954 words

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MR. T. LAWRENCE LAMB weaved his long, shad-bellied body down the aisle and, as one sorely stricken in affliction, crumpled into a seat. He hoped prayerfully that the other half of it would remain unoccupied. He hoped even more prayerfully that if it should be occupied it would not be by anyone he knew even remotely. Every evening he hoped this and almost every evening his hope was disregarded.

Mr. Lamb automatically elevated his knees. Out came his paper and off went the train. All set. Another day smeared.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Thorne Smith
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Humor, Romance, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 68,954 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 1,849 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Humor — The Stray Lamb is a comedic novel by Thorne Smith, known for his humorous writing style.
Romance — The Stray Lamb features a romantic plotline between the two main characters, John and Mary.
Fantasy — The Stray Lamb contains elements of fantasy, such as the magical transformation of John into a lamb.
Adventure — The Stray Lamb follows the adventures of John and Mary as they attempt to break the spell on John.