The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I

A lively, epistolary tale set in the bustling highways of mid‑nineteenth‑century Europe, this story follows the keen‑eyed Kenny Dodd as he journeys far from his American home. Through a series of letters, Kenny records the oddities of Continental life, the pretensions of his own family, and the comic mishaps that greet any traveler abroad. The narrator’s voice blends sharp observation with a good‑natured humor that makes each encounter feel immediate and relatable.

Kenny’s quick wit shines as he navigates his mother’s grandiose ambitions, a boisterous Irish companion, and a parade of dubious aristocrats who promise high society but deliver farcical scams. His letters reveal a mind that values truth and common sense, yet is often led astray by the charm and absurdity of foreign customs. Readers are invited to share his laughter at the Dodd family’s blunders while gaining a gentle, insightful portrait of a man caught between American sensibility and European extravagance.