The Wrong Box

The Wrong Box, co-authored by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, is a delightful Victorian farce filled with mistaken identities and comedic chaos. The story revolves around two elderly brothers, Joseph and Masterman Finsbury, who are the last two surviving members of a tontine-a scheme where the last survivor inherits the wealth. When a train accident occurs, a series of hilarious mishaps leads to one brother being mistakenly identified as dead and placed in the wrong coffin.

What follows is a whirlwind of confusion, as family members attempt to conceal the supposed death to claim the inheritance. Stevenson and Osbourne's witty prose and clever plotting create a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read. "The Wrong Box" is a classic example of Victorian humor, showcasing the authors' talent for crafting memorable characters and absurd situations. This edition brings the comedic brilliance of Stevenson and Osbourne to a new generation of readers.

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