Webster, Jean 1876-1916 creator Lowell, Orson 1871-1956 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jerry Junior" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jerymn Hilliard Jr., a young American man who finds himself in the charming yet uneventful Italian village of Valedolmo as he waits for his family to arrive. The narrative dives into his interactions with the locals, particularly the whimsical and picturesque situations that arise from his attempts to alleviate his boredom in a peaceful, rural setting. At the start of the book, the protagonist is introduced in a leisurely hotel courtyard where he is awaiting a letter from his sister. Despite his somewhat languid demeanor, Hilliard displays a sharp sense of humor, engaging in banter with the head waiter, Gustavo. The dialogue sets the tone for the novel, hinting at a blend of comedic and romantic developments as Hilliard learns about the American family, specifically Constance, living nearby. As he discovers his feelings of solitude in the village, the stage is set for possible romantic entanglements, foreshadowing the delightful adventures that await him in his search for companionship and excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-01-14 Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Love stories Americans -- Italy -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20358 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20358 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133454.0 20358