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His Lordship's Leopard: A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wells, David Dwight (1868–1900).
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"His Lordship's Leopard: A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts" by David Dwight Wells is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around an Englishman, Cecil Banborough, who becomes entangled in a series of amusing and chaotic events set against the backdrop of an impending war and a mistaken identity crisis involving Spanish spies. The opening of the novel introduces Cecil Banborough, who finds himself in New York City during a time of political tension and excitement. Discontent with his literary ambitions, he meets two Spanish gentlemen who speak highly of his book, "The Purple Kangaroo," unaware of its connection to a brewing international incident. As the narrative unfolds, Banborough's casual observations lead him to inadvertently become embroiled in a plot involving spies, mistaken arrests, and a comedic chase that sets the stage for further misadventures. The engaging dialogue and quirky characters promise a lighthearted exploration of societal absurdities.
Book and edition facts
- Title: His Lordship's Leopard: A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts
- Author credits: Wells, David Dwight (1868–1900)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Humorous stories
- Spies -- Fiction
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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