The History of Mr Polly

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Rediscover H.G. Wells - what does he mean to you?

Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself. Unexpected events, however, conspire at the last moment to lead the bewildered Mr Polly to a bright new future - after he saves a life, fakes his death, and escapes to a life of heroism, hope and ultimate happiness.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780141441078
Published: March 2005

Number of pages: 272
Width: 128 mm
Height: 197 mm
Depth: 15 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd