The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton
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The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton

  1. 182 pages
  2. English
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The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton

About this book

Alfred Burton's entire life and demeanor changes when he eats fruit from a plant that suddenly compels him to speak and see the truth. Regardless of intent, his change of heart has a devastating effect on his personal and professional relationships. Alfred is a sly and charismatic auctioneer's clerk, who uses embellishments and half-truths to maintain his job. One day he comes across a random plant in an old house and eats some of its fruit. Once ingested, it has a dramatic physical and mental effect. Alfred can suddenly see the world through a clear, unfiltered lens. His interests drastically change. He alters his appearance. His speech is more direct and sincere. Yet, things that he once loved, now repulse him--including his family. The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton has an intriguing premise that tests the limits of morality. It explores the concept of brutal honesty and how it can be just as damaging as deceit. E. Phillips Oppenheim provides a unique plot device that forces the character and reader to face this dilemma. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton is both modern and readable.

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Information

Publisher
Mint Editions
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9781513286280
eBook ISBN
9781513286280
Topic
Letteratura
Subtopic
Letteratura generale

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. I. The Fruit of the Tree
  6. II. A Transformation
  7. III. Mr. Alfred Burton’s Family
  8. IV. A Shock to Mr. Waddington
  9. V. Burton’s New Life
  10. VI. A Meeting with Ellen
  11. VII. The Truthful Auctioneer
  12. VIII. Hesitation
  13. IX. The Land of Enchantment
  14. X. No Reconciliation
  15. XI. The Gate into Paradise
  16. XII. A Bolt from the Blue
  17. XIII. Proof Positive
  18. XIV. The Legend of the Perfect Food
  19. XV. The Professor Insists
  20. XVI. Enter Mr. Bomford!
  21. XVII. Burton Declines
  22. XVIII. The End of a Dream
  23. XIX. A Bad Half-Hour
  24. XX. Another Complication
  25. XXI. An Amazing Transformation
  26. XXII. Doubts
  27. XXIII. Condemned!
  28. XXIV. Menatogen, the Mind Food
  29. XXV. Discontent
  30. XXVI. The End of a Wonderful World
  31. XXVII. Mr. Waddington Also
  32. XXVIII. The Real Alfred Burton
  33. XXIX. Riches and Repentance
  34. XXX. A Man’s Soul
  35. A Note About the Author
  36. A Note from the Publisher