The Coming of Amos

"The Coming of Amos" is a charming and witty exploration of social manners and the collision of two vastly different worlds. When Amos Burden, a naive and unrefined young man from the Australian outback, arrives on the sun-drenched shores of the French Riviera, he brings with him a raw honesty that disrupts the polished lives of the European aristocracy. Entrusted to the care of his uncle, the sophisticated and somewhat jaded painter David Fontenay, Amos must navigate a world of elegance, intrigue, and complex social etiquette.As Amos undergoes a transformation from an unpolished stranger to a man of substance, William J. Locke delivers a masterclass in social satire and romantic comedy. The narrative follows Amos's earnest attempts to adapt to high society while falling deeply in love with a Russian princess. Filled with Locke's trademark optimism and sophisticated prose, "The Coming of Amos" captures the spirit of the early twentieth century through its vibrant setting and memorable characters. It remains a delightful study of character growth and the enduring power of sincerity in an often artificial world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 356, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press