Torchy: Private Secretary (1915)
Sewell Ford
Torchy: Private Secretary (1915)
Sewell Ford
Torchy: Private Secretary is a novel written by Sewell Ford and first published in 1915. The book is part of a series of comedic short stories featuring the character of Torchy, a young man who stumbles into a job as a private secretary for a wealthy businessman named Mr. J. Augustus Phipps. The story follows Torchy as he navigates the ups and downs of his new job, which includes dealing with eccentric clients, managing Phipps' finances, and even getting involved in a blackmail scheme. Along the way, Torchy also finds time for romance, as he falls for the beautiful and headstrong Miss Joan, who works as Phipps' stenographer.Filled with humor, wit, and fast-paced dialogue, Torchy: Private Secretary is a classic example of early 20th-century American humor writing. The book is a lighthearted and entertaining read, perfect for anyone looking for a fun and engaging story.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.
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