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Much Ado About Peter (Edition1)
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Much Ado About Peter (Edition1)

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Much Ado About Peter is a lively and humorous exploration of relationships, ambition, and love, set in an estate where the lives of the staff are intertwined with their personal desires and the intricacies of social roles. The story follows the head groom as he navigates romantic entanglements and rivalries within a structured, class-driven environment. As characters, including a new maid, arrive at the estate, they disrupt the established order, triggering competition, misunderstandings, and personal growth. The narrative highlights the comedic nature of class dynamics and personal aspirations, where humor and wit shape the interactions between the characters. Through romantic misadventures and the playful tension between the protagonist and his peers, the novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of a seemingly orderly world. The evolving relationships among the estate's staff offer a reflection of the complexities of life below the upper class, blending personal desires with societal expectations. Ultimately, the story invites readers to explore how humor and heart can emerge from the most unexpected situations.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
2 January 2025
Pages
102
ISBN
9789370421448

Much Ado About Peter is a lively and humorous exploration of relationships, ambition, and love, set in an estate where the lives of the staff are intertwined with their personal desires and the intricacies of social roles. The story follows the head groom as he navigates romantic entanglements and rivalries within a structured, class-driven environment. As characters, including a new maid, arrive at the estate, they disrupt the established order, triggering competition, misunderstandings, and personal growth. The narrative highlights the comedic nature of class dynamics and personal aspirations, where humor and wit shape the interactions between the characters. Through romantic misadventures and the playful tension between the protagonist and his peers, the novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of a seemingly orderly world. The evolving relationships among the estate's staff offer a reflection of the complexities of life below the upper class, blending personal desires with societal expectations. Ultimately, the story invites readers to explore how humor and heart can emerge from the most unexpected situations.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
2 January 2025
Pages
102
ISBN
9789370421448