Box of Tricks
Box of Tricks by Jeff Phelps is a novel published by Tindal St Pr Ltd on September 2, 2009, featuring 326 pages in English. The story follows Eddie, who stays at his auntie Vi’s boarding house in New Brighton while his parents are away in Scotland. During his time there, he forms a friendship with his cousin Ray, a charming yet irresponsible teddy boy. Their adventures take a turn as Ray finds himself in trouble with the police, and Eddie’s experiences lead him to a deeper understanding of life and relationships.
As Eddie navigates his sentimental education, he becomes captivated by Julia, a troubled beauty who exerts a strong influence over him. The narrative explores themes of coming of age and the social customs of Great Britain, particularly through Eddie’s interactions with Ray and the mysterious joke shop, The Box of Tricks. This edition presents a detailed look at Eddie’s journey, highlighting the complexities of youth and the lessons learned amidst the challenges he faces.
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While Eddie’s parents are away in Scotland he stays and helps out at his auntie Vi’s boarding house in New Brighton. Here he pals up with his cousin Ray, a charming and feckless teddy boy whose romantic antics and recourse to his mother’s purse are an education to Eddie-but it’s not all fun and games, and soon Ray is in trouble with the police. Eddie’s sentimental education develops through his attraction to the troubled beauty Julia, who twists him round her little finger. As both become embroiled with the sinister joke shop, The Box of Tricks-and its under-the-counter packages-Eddie learns more about the needs of others than he bargained for.
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