02797cam a22003253u 4500 60525 UtSlPG 20260610134409.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril), 1888-1937 The Dinner Club Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-19 The actor's story, being The patch on the quilt -- The barrister's story, being The decision of Sir Edward Shoreham -- The doctor's story, being Sentence of death -- The ordinary man's story, being The pipes of death -- The soldier's story, being A bit of orange peel -- The writer's story, being The house at Appledore -- The old dining room -- When Greek meets Greek -- Jimmy Lethbridge's temptation -- Lady Cynthia and the hermit -- A glass of whisky -- The man who could not get drunk. Produced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Dinner Club" by H. C. McNeile is a collection of interconnected stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces a unique concept where six distinguished members from various professions—an Actor, a Barrister, a Doctor, an Ordinary Man, a Soldier, and a Writer—gather as part of a dinner club, each sharing stories from their lives. This structure allows for exploration of different themes and human experiences, often linked through the characters' narrative contributions. At the start of the book, the establishment of the dinner club is discussed, outlining its rules, such as the requirement for a member to provide dinner while telling an engaging story connected to their profession. The opening story, recounted by the Actor, reflects on a poignant experience he had with a young woman who approaches him after a theater performance. This woman, desperate and motivated by an urgency that becomes clear as she shares her plight, seeks the Actor's assistance, setting the stage for a narrative filled with emotion and introspection. The scene captivates not just the characters involved but also introduces readers to the intricate fabric of human connections and ambitions that intertwine their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction Storytelling -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60525 101351 101351