Mischief by Ben Travers Early Reprint The Bodley Head 1934. Very small neat name inscription to ffep. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. Lightly foxed edges. A fine copy in a near fine pictorial dust jacket.

Ben Travers’ Mischief is a sparkling Edwardian farce, following banker Reginald Harrington’s chaotic seaside honeymoon with young bride Eleanor. When Eleanor’s flirtatious cousin Olivia arrives with her suitor, Sir Jasper, a cascade of mistaken identities, jealous antics, and hidden lovers ensues. Travers’ razor-sharp dialogue and slapstick pacing unravel the couple’s misadventures, skewering propriety with hilarity. Set in a quaint coastal hotel, this 100-page comedy weaves deception and revelations, delivering timeless laughs through absurd misunderstandings and matrimonial mayhem.

This novel delights collectors of early 20th-century British humor, with their charming period dust jackets. As a gem of Travers’ Aldwych Farces, it appeals to Wodehouse enthusiasts and readers craving witty, light-hearted escapism. Its scarcity in pristine condition, paired with its enduring comedic appeal, makes Mischief a treasure for both casual readers seeking a quick, clever romp and collectors hunting for a vibrant slice of interwar literary wit.