The Return of Alfred by Herbert George Jenkins

The hero of the book is at a loose end, weary and bored of his old life after returning from the Great War. After an argument with his uncle and a railway strike he finds himself lost in the county of Norfolk at ten o’clock one night. When he seeks shelter in a country home, the butler immediately recognizes him as “Mr. Alfred”, the missing son of the house. From that point onwards, our hero, who gives his name as “James Smith”, finds himself in for an exciting time.Not only does he inherit the friends of “Mr. Alfred”, but also the odium of his misdoings. Protestations are useless: the villagers are convinced he is the prodigal son. Of course, he could just leave the village – but then, had he not been hoping for something exciting to happen – and more importantly, what about Marjorie, the girl at the window?Originally published anonymously, this romantic comedy was just signed “by the author of “Patricia Brent, Spinster” (a book that was also published anonymously) with a dedication: ...

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Saturday Dec 23, 2023

The Return of Alfred by Herbert George Jenkins

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11 – Mr. Tassell is Surprised

12 – Little Bilstead Goes to Church

13 – Nero in Disgrace

14 – Smith becomes a Popular Hero

15 – A Village divided against Itself

16 – P.C. Postle assumes his uniform

17 – Mr Gadgett pays a call

18 – Eric plays a part

19 – Sir John Hildreth inserts an Advertisement

20 – Little Bilstead aches with Drama