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100 1 _aTrollope, Anthony,
_d1815-1882
245 1 0 _aChristmas at Thompson Hall
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-28
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This tale revolves around the themes of misunderstanding and the complications that can arise from familial obligations during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of a chilly French winter, it showcases the mix of social dynamics and personal relationships typical of the Victorian era. The story follows Mrs. Brown, who is determined to join her family for Christmas at Thompson Hall despite her husband's reluctance. As they travel, storms and a series of unfortunate mishaps lead Mrs. Brown on a fateful journey where, in her quest to procure mustard for her husband's sore throat, she mistakenly applies a mustard plaster to the wrong man, Mr. Jones, in a hotel room. This blunder leads to comedic tension, especially when both families converge for Christmas. Although Mrs. Brown's intentions are benign, the story explores the delicate balance of duty and the chaos of familial expectations during the holidays, culminating in a surprising and light-hearted resolution at Thompson Hall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58558
999 _c99385
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