The Blunders Of A Bashful Man

by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

The Blunders Of A Bashful Man is a novel written by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor and first published in 1881. The story follows the life of a young man named Herbert Penfold who is incredibly shy and awkward in social situations. Despite his best efforts, he constantly finds himself making embarrassing mistakes and blunders, much to the amusement of those around him.As the story progresses, Herbert falls in love with a young woman named Alice Graham, but his shyness and lack of confidence make it difficult for him to express his feelings. He is also forced to compete with another suitor, the confident and outgoing Frank Courtland, who seems to have no trouble charming Alice.Throughout the novel, Herbert struggles to overcome his shyness and build up the courage to pursue his dreams. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about self-confidence, perseverance, and the importance of being true to oneself.The Blunders Of A Bashful Man is a charming and humorous coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and personal growth. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with shyness or self-doubt.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.

166 pages, Paperback

Published January 29, 2010

About the author

Metta Victoria Fuller Victor (née Metta Victoria Fuller; nom de plume Seeley Regester) (March 2, 1831 – June 26, 1885) was an American novelist, credited with authoring of one of the first detective novels in the United States. She wrote more than 100 dime novels, pioneering the field.

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