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Return to a simpler time with Albert Payson Terhune's "The Amateur Inn," a delightful tale of wills, inheritance, and small-town intrigue. A classic of humorous fiction, this story features an amateur sleuth navigating a complex web of family secrets and unexpected twists. Terhune, a master storyteller, weaves a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of human nature with wit and charm. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, "The Amateur Inn" offers a glimpse into a world where everyone knows everyone else's business, and the truth is often hidden beneath layers of…mehr

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Return to a simpler time with Albert Payson Terhune's "The Amateur Inn," a delightful tale of wills, inheritance, and small-town intrigue. A classic of humorous fiction, this story features an amateur sleuth navigating a complex web of family secrets and unexpected twists. Terhune, a master storyteller, weaves a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of human nature with wit and charm. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, "The Amateur Inn" offers a glimpse into a world where everyone knows everyone else's business, and the truth is often hidden beneath layers of gossip and speculation. If you enjoy classic mysteries with a touch of humor and a focus on compelling characters, this meticulously prepared edition of "The Amateur Inn" is a must-read. Experience the enduring appeal of a story that has captivated readers for generations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Albert Payson Terhune (1872-1942) is well renowned for his endearing canine tales, especially those involving the collie Lad. Terhune was born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 21, 1872, and he grew up to love dogs. Terhune began his writing career as a reporter before rising to prominence as a prolific author. He wrote for a number of periodicals and newspapers, becoming well-known for his articles on outdoor and adventure-related subjects. But it was his canine tales that won him widespread recognition. "Lad: A Dog," one of his most well-known works, was released in 1919. With the enormous popularity of this compilation of tales centered around a Rough Collie named Lad, Terhune became recognized as a top writer of dog books. Due to the book's popularity, Lad stories were written, including "Further Adventures of Lad" (1922) and a number of others. Terhune was a writer as well as a Rough Collider breeder on his Sunnybank estate in New Jersey. He bred champion Collies, and his dogs frequently provided inspiration for his novels. He raised champion Collies. The writings of Albert Payson Terhune honour dogs for their bravery, loyalty, and intelligence by showing them as devoted family members and friends.