The Absent-Minded Coterie Hardback - 2010

The Absent-Minded Coterie is a novel written by Robert Barr. The story revolves around a group of friends who call themselves ""The Coterie"". The group consists of six members, each with their own unique personalities and quirks. The main character, Mr. Peter Kerr, is a forgetful and absent-minded man who is constantly getting into trouble because of his forgetfulness. The other members of The Coterie include a doctor, a lawyer, a journalist, a banker, and a retired army officer. The novel is set in London during the late 19th century and is filled with humor, wit, and satire. The story follows the adventures of The Coterie as they navigate through their daily lives and get into various misadventures. The novel also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of being true to oneself. Overall, The Absent-Minded Coterie is a lighthearted and entertaining novel that is sure to delight readers who enjoy humorous and witty stories set in the Victorian era.""You are a very, very clever man, Monsieur Valmont, so all I need say is that the question which brought me here is the same as that on which the American election was fought. Now, to a countryman, I should be compelled to give further explanation, but to you, monsieur, that will not be necessary.""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.