
HOLIDAY ROMANCE In Four Parts - PART I. INTRODUCTORY ROMANCE PROM THE PEN OF WILLIAM TINKLING, ESQ.
PART II. ROMANCE. FROM THE PEN OF MISS ALICE RAINBIRD
PART III. ROMANCE. FROM THE PEN OF LIEUT.-COL. ROBIN REDFORTH
PART IV. ROMANCE FROM THE PEN OF MISS NETTIE ASHFORD
A delightfully absurd tale opens with a whirlwind wedding in a cramped dancing school, where a green ring from a toy shop and a cannon fired from a waistcoat set the stage for a chaotic celebration. The narrator, a self‑styled editor, finds himself entangled with a flamboyant pirate colonel, rival brides, and an eccentric duo of Drowvey and Grimmer, all while plotting a ludicrous rescue that involves paper‑knife weapons and black flags.
Through witty banter and far‑capped antics, the story spins a holiday romance that feels part farce, part melodrama, and wholly unforgettable. As misunderstandings multiply—culminating in a puzzling note about a “cow” and a mock court‑martial—the narrative revels in its own nonsense, inviting listeners to savor the humor of love gone wildly awry.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
A defining voice of Victorian literature, Charles Dickens transformed his observations of London life into unforgettable stories of hardship, humor, and hope. His novels continue to captivate readers with vivid characters and a sharp eye for social injustice.
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