Publisher's Synopsis
The Pongo Papers And The Duke Of Berwick is a novel written by Alfred Bruce Douglas and published in 1907. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young man named Pongo Twistleton, who is the heir to a large fortune. Pongo is a carefree and irresponsible person who spends most of his time partying and indulging in various vices.However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a letter from his uncle, the Duke of Berwick, who wants Pongo to come and stay with him in his castle. Pongo is excited about the prospect of living in a castle and agrees to go.Once he reaches the castle, Pongo discovers that his uncle is a strict and stern man who expects him to behave like a gentleman. Pongo finds it difficult to adjust to the new lifestyle and often gets into trouble with his uncle.The story follows Pongo's adventures as he tries to adapt to his new life and win the approval of his uncle. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including the Duke's beautiful daughter, Lady Maud, and a group of eccentric guests who are staying at the castle.The Pongo Papers And The Duke Of Berwick is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a glimpse into the life of the English aristocracy in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic English literature and wants to experience the charm of a bygone era.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.
