A Temporary Dead-Lock 1891

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A Temporary Dead-Lock 1891

by Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) Janvier

EN·~30 minutes·36 chapters

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A TEMPORARY DEAD-LOCK - By Thomas A. Janvier Copyright, 1891, by Harper & Brothers

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Description

A gentle comedy unfolds through a series of lively letters, telegrams and diary notes that capture the everyday absurdities of a well‑meaning clergyman’s summer sabbatical. Reverend Clement Markham has been granted a long, well‑deserved leave from his bustling Minneapolis parish, and his plans to tour England’s ecclesiastical circles are punctuated by amusing clerical errors—a mis‑dated leave request, a misplaced hotel address, and a forgotten watch that nearly derails his departure. The correspondence reveals his warm relationships with family, brothers and friends, each exchange brimming with affectionate teasing, polite anxieties, and the anticipation of fashionable purchases abroad.

While the reverend navigates the grand hotels of London and a brief, indulgent Parisian interlude, his wife remains a steady, witty presence back in the White Mountains, arranging comforts for their children and dreaming of silk stockings. Their parallel stories create a charming portrait of Victorian‑era domestic life, where love, duty and small missteps intertwine, promising listeners a light‑hearted glimpse into a world of travel, humor, and heartfelt connection.

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A Temporary Dead-Lock 1891 1891

Language

en

Duration

~30 minutes (29K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2007-12-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) Janvier

Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) Janvier

1849–1913

Best remembered for bringing old New York to life on the page, this American writer mixed storytelling with a strong feel for history. His books and articles also drew on years of travel, especially in Mexico and Europe.

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