"Mischief" is a witty and spirited comedic novel by Ben Travers, a master of British farce. Set in the mid-1920s, the narrative delves into the lighthearted chaos that ensues when romantic intentions and social expectations collide. The work is characterized by the sharp dialogue and rhythmic timing that defined the era's humor, presenting a world where misunderstandings and playful deception lead to increasingly absurd situations. The story follows various characters as they navigate the complexities of social etiquette ...
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"Mischief" is a witty and spirited comedic novel by Ben Travers, a master of British farce. Set in the mid-1920s, the narrative delves into the lighthearted chaos that ensues when romantic intentions and social expectations collide. The work is characterized by the sharp dialogue and rhythmic timing that defined the era's humor, presenting a world where misunderstandings and playful deception lead to increasingly absurd situations. The story follows various characters as they navigate the complexities of social etiquette and personal desire, often finding themselves in compromising yet hilarious positions. Travers expertly skewers the conventions of the time, offering a satirical look at the foibles of the upper-middle class through a lens of high-spirited mischief. As a significant example of the farcical genre, the work remains a vibrant piece of literary history that showcases the author's ability to blend slapstick elements with sophisticated wordplay. For readers interested in the evolution of English comedy and the charming atmosphere of the roaring twenties, "Mischief" provides an enduring and entertaining experience. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $7.22, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by W.H. Allen.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dustjacket. Pages bright & crisp; no inscriptions or annotations. Dust jacket price clipped, with yellowed spine. Includes short newspaper clipping about death of author.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $9.23, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by W.H. Allen.
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Good. Good Jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $9.79, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by W.H. Allen.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $20.27, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by W.H. Allen / Virgin Books.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Binding tight. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $26.70, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Legare Street Press.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $36.84, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Legare Street Press.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $5.35, poor condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Abacus Books (Sphere).
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Poor. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches/marks. Textblock has shelf wear. Textblock has tanning. Content has tanning but still in good readable condition. Spine is faded. Despatched within 24 hours. 640 p. Abacus Books .
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $14.15, good condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1925 by New York: Doubleday, Page & Co. 1925.
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Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear. Hiinge/binding cracked but binding still intact. Book slightly shelf-cocked. Previous owners bookplate on inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $14.31, very good condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Harper & Row.
Add this copy of Mischief to cart. $17.65, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Silicon Valley rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Jose, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Harper & Row.
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Fair. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Acceptable condition! Any other included accessories are also in Acceptable condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear such as cover tears discoloration staining marks scuffs etc. All pages intact.
