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Selected Memoirs of Lord David Brooks 1854 – 1937
The Zeitgeist Collection
By: Barend Vlaardingerbroek
This delightful compilation consists mainly of 15 stories spanning the years 1875 – 1917 taken from the memoirs of Lord David Brooks, an eccentric, laid-back aristocrat known to all and sundry as Lord Davey.
Most stories are grounded in specific period events, e.g. the intermittent appearance of Spring-Heeled Jack, the disappearance of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse keepers, the Dreadnought Hoax, and the Cottingley Fairies, the more widely known mysteries of the Mary Celeste, Piltdown Man, the disappearance of Rudolf Diesel, and Jack the Ripper also merit their own yarns.
Special treats include a Victorian séance, the appearance of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as historical personages, and a closing story about a famous chess-playing automaton narrated by Lord Davey’s grandfather.
About The Author
Barend Vlaardingerbroek was born in the Netherlands in 1954 and spent most of his early years in New Zealand and the New Hebrides (subsequently Vanuatu). He has been awarded the degrees of BSc, BA, BE…
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Step into Victorian and Edwardian intrigue with Lord Davey’s captivating tales—historic mysteries, eccentric adventures, legendary figures, and unforgettable events woven into one enchanting collection.
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ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9781669882398
ISBN 13 (HARD): 9781669882404
ISBN 13 (eBook): 9781669882381
