An English Custom

Fiction & Literature, Humorous
Cover of the book An English Custom by James Henry, James Henry
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: James Henry ISBN: 1230000282984
Publisher: James Henry Publication: November 29, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James Henry
ISBN: 1230000282984
Publisher: James Henry
Publication: November 29, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

Major Rupert Stonely came home after a dubious career selling surplus army equipment. Unfortunately, the army didn’t know that. He had also expected to inherit his late mother’s estate; she, it seemed, had other ideas. Rupert was about to be usurped by a glorified-waiter and he, quite literally, didn’t have the balls to do anything about it. Timothy Montague however, did - he just didn’t know how to use them.

The Stonely Estate is set in the quiet English countryside, a world away from the problems of post-war Britain. Self-sufficient and off the map, it’s traditions and tranquillity was about to be shattered by the reading of the Stonely will. Rupert Stonely, heir-apparent, found himself demoted (for the second time in his life) to little more than a live-in caretaker. His mother, the Duchess, stout in both heritage and proportions, had taken a lover who had worked his charms into her bed and heart. All Major Stonely had to do, was produce a child and reclaim what was rightfully his. Sadly, his gun only fired blanks.

A busty barmaid, a solicitor with an awkward problem, a draconian housekeeper and a trainee customs investigator and amateur bird watcher, all play their part in the unfolding story of An English Custom.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Major Rupert Stonely came home after a dubious career selling surplus army equipment. Unfortunately, the army didn’t know that. He had also expected to inherit his late mother’s estate; she, it seemed, had other ideas. Rupert was about to be usurped by a glorified-waiter and he, quite literally, didn’t have the balls to do anything about it. Timothy Montague however, did - he just didn’t know how to use them.

The Stonely Estate is set in the quiet English countryside, a world away from the problems of post-war Britain. Self-sufficient and off the map, it’s traditions and tranquillity was about to be shattered by the reading of the Stonely will. Rupert Stonely, heir-apparent, found himself demoted (for the second time in his life) to little more than a live-in caretaker. His mother, the Duchess, stout in both heritage and proportions, had taken a lover who had worked his charms into her bed and heart. All Major Stonely had to do, was produce a child and reclaim what was rightfully his. Sadly, his gun only fired blanks.

A busty barmaid, a solicitor with an awkward problem, a draconian housekeeper and a trainee customs investigator and amateur bird watcher, all play their part in the unfolding story of An English Custom.

More books from James Henry

Cover of the book La vida privada by James Henry
Cover of the book Las Bostonianas by James Henry
Cover of the book The Bostonians by James Henry
Cover of the book The Letters of Henry James by James Henry
Cover of the book Un peregrino apasionado by James Henry
Cover of the book The Silent Rifleman: A tale of the Texan prairies by James Henry
Cover of the book La tercera persona by James Henry
Cover of the book Hawthorne by James Henry
Cover of the book Glasses by James Henry
Cover of the book Washington Square by James Henry
Cover of the book Cuentos de fantasmas by James Henry
Cover of the book Una ronda de visitas by James Henry
Cover of the book The Real Thing by James Henry
Cover of the book Washington Square by James Henry
Cover of the book The Real Thing and Other Tales by James Henry
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy