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A lighthearted romantic comedy, Jean Webster’s “Much Ado About Peter” follows the humorous escapades of mischievous Peter and the family and friends swept up in his lively adventures.
Main Category: Humor
Sub-Categories: Romance | Satire | Servant Life
About the Book:
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Much Ado About Peter
Me name’s Peter,” he said, Peter Malone. “Tell me yours, so we’ll be feelin’ acquainted…”
Much Ado About Peter, Jean Webster’s delightful Edwardian era comedy unveils the spirited world below stairs at the Willowbrook manor, where head horse groom Peter Malone navigates rivalry, ambition, and unexpected romance.
When a captivating new maid named Annie O’Reilly arrives from County Cork, old alliances and routines are upended, setting off a chain of witty misadventures and sharp social observations.
Webster’s light touch and vivid characterizations capture both the heart and humor of a large bustling family estate.
Jean Webster brings her signature charm and insight to this lesser-known classic gem.
Through Peter’s misadventures and romantic entanglements, Webster explores themes of class, pride, and transformation with warmth and humor.
Originally published in 1909, this beautifully reformatted edition by Pastime Joy Publishing of Much Ado About Peter preserves the original language and style, offering modern readers a delightful glimpse into early 20th-century storytelling that still resonates today.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Jean Webster
Alice Jane Chandler “Jean” Webster (1876–1916) was an American novelist and playwright famed for youthful heroines who grow in wit, conscience, and spirit.
Born in Fredonia, New York, she studied at Vassar College and during her student years drew on her experiences in boarding schools and orphanages—later weaving them into novels like Just Patty and her signature Daddy-Long-Legs.
Deeply committed to social causes, she supported women’s suffrage, institutional reform, and education.
Webster died shortly after childbirth, yet left a body of work that remains beloved for its humor, moral heart, and insight into adolescence.
