The Garroters

The Garroters: A Farce is a comedic play written by William Dean Howells. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the adventures of a group of amateur detectives who are trying to solve a mysterious case involving a gang of criminals called the Garroters. The play is full of witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and absurd situations, and it satirizes the conventions of detective fiction and the social mores of the time. The characters are a colorful bunch, including a bumbling police chief, a pompous lawyer, a nosy spinster, and a group of mischievous boys. As the plot unfolds, the Garroters prove to be more elusive than anyone anticipated, and the detectives find themselves getting into one ridiculous situation after another. The play ultimately ends with a surprising twist that leaves everyone scratching their heads. Overall, The Garroters: A Farce is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy that will delight fans of Howells' work and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.