All Expenses Paid (1895)

""All Expenses Paid"" is a novel written by Norman Rowland Gale and published in 1895. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Lambert, who is offered a highly unusual job as a traveling companion to a wealthy and eccentric elderly woman. The catch? Lambert is required to sign a contract agreeing to all expenses being paid by the woman, no matter how extravagant or absurd they may be. As Lambert embarks on this journey with his employer, he finds himself caught up in a series of bizarre and unexpected events, including encounters with dangerous criminals, romantic entanglements, and even a trip to the moon. Along the way, he must navigate the eccentricities of his employer and the challenges of his unusual job, all while trying to maintain his own sense of dignity and independence.The novel is a humorous and satirical take on the Victorian era, poking fun at the social norms and expectations of the time. It also explores themes of wealth, power, and the nature of human relationships. With its lively plot and colorful characters, ""All Expenses Paid"" is a delightful romp through a bygone era.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.