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Count Bunker

Count Bunker

J. Storer Clouston

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789374837498
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Count bunker is a novel that humorously chronicles the quirky adventures of a German nobleman adjusting to life in English high society after becoming an attache at the German embassy in London. The story introduces the baron and his English wife as they arrive amid the pomp of metropolitan aristocracy. Despite outward joy, the baron nostalgically yearns for the unrestricted pleasures of his past, which leads him to reconnect with an old friend known for mischief. Their reunion sparks a series of comical escapades where cultural clashes, misunderstandings, and playful antics provide a witty critique of noble life and social expectations. The novel blends light hearted satire with affectionate character portrayals, exploring themes of identity, tradition, and the quest for personal freedom within rigid societal roles. Its engaging narrative voice and lively tone invite readers into a world of charm, humor, and thoughtful reflection on the contrasts between duty and desire, making it both entertaining and insightful.

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