Publisher's Synopsis
The Absent-Minded Coterie is a novel written by Robert Barr. The story revolves around a group of absent-minded individuals who form a coterie, or a close-knit group. The members of the coterie are all eccentric in their own way, and their forgetfulness often leads to humorous situations. The main character, Henry Pulling, is a retired bank manager who is pulled into the coterie by his cousin, the flamboyant Aunt Augusta. Together, they embark on a series of adventures that take them across Europe, from Paris to Istanbul. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a Turkish smuggler and a French prostitute. As the group travels, they become embroiled in various schemes and plots, all while trying to keep track of their own forgetful tendencies. The Absent-Minded Coterie is a witty and entertaining novel that explores the quirks and foibles of human nature.""You are a very, very clever man, Monsieur Valmont, so all I need say is that the question which brought me here is the same as that on which the American election was fought. Now, to a countryman, I should be compelled to give further explanation, but to you, monsieur, that will not be necessary.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
