A respectable household is shocked when a strange man visits them shortly after dinner and proceeds to unravel their prejudices and lies. Original text ed.: This version uses as much of the original dialogue, caption and voice over as possible within the limitations of the book format. We aim to produce 120 to 140 pages of artwork for a title, and while that often requires a certain amount of abridging, we make sure that every main event is covered.

A respectable household is shocked when a strange man visits them shortly after dinner and proceeds to unravel their prejudices and lies. Quick text edition: We take our Original Text version and reduce it to as few words as possible; but because it still features the same artwork, this version retains all of the characters, plots and motives from the story. Ideal for younger readers, reluctant readers, or for people who want to get a quick but full understanding of the story.

Three unhappy characters, flee from their old lives to seek adventure on the open road. Fate brings them together and into the presence of a broken-down theatrical touring company. Throwing caution to the winds they save the group and set off on an unforgettable tour of the pavillions and provincial theatres of England. First published in 1929.

In the months before the First World War, Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle's illusionist act on the Music Hall stage wherehe comes into contact with larger than life, garish and outrageous characters.