My Friend the Chauffeur
by OpenStories
Original author: C. N. Williamson
"My Friend the Chauffeur" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Ralph Moray, who becomes entangled in a comical and chaotic situation involving his friend Terry, a titled gentleman turned amateur chauffeur, and a group of American heiresses seeking adventure in Europe. The narrative conveys themes of class, humor, and social dynamics as it explores the pair's interactions with these spirited ladies, particularly amid the contrasting backdrop of motor travel during this period. The beginning of the novel introduces Ralph and Terry at their villa on the French Riviera when they stumble upon an advertisement that prompts Terry to offer his services as a chauffeur for three American ladies. As they prepare for this adventure, the pair meets the lively and engaging Mrs. Kathryn Kidder, her daughter Beechy, and the beautiful but seemingly reluctant Miss Madeleine Destrey. The unfolding scene, filled with humorous mishaps and unexpected visitors, sets the tone for a lighthearted exploration of romance and social circumstance, suggesting that the journeys ahead will be filled with both challenges and revelations for all involved.
My Friend the Chauffeur, by C. N. Williamson. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #19441.
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15 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter278 words
- 2.Part I: Told by Ralph Moray (1)8,739 words
- 3.Part I: Told by Ralph Moray (2)8,798 words
- 4.Part I: Told by Ralph Moray (3)8,808 words
- 5.Part I: Told by Ralph Moray (4)2,389 words
- 6.Part II: Told by Beechy Kidder (1)8,763 words
- 7.Part II: Told by Beechy Kidder (2)8,758 words
- 8.Part II: Told by Beechy Kidder (3)8,797 words
- 9.Part II: Told by Beechy Kidder (4)2,085 words
- 10.Part III: Told by the Countess10,292 words
- 11.Part IV: Told by Maida Destrey (1)8,841 words
- 12.Part IV: Told by Maida Destrey (2)8,818 words
- 13.Part IV: Told by Maida Destrey (3)8,836 words
- 14.Part IV: Told by Maida Destrey (4)6,573 words
- 15.Part V: Told by Terence Barrymore9,693 words