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In this charming romantic comedy, love takes a twist when a substantial inheritance complicates the relationship between two unsuspecting souls. Join them on a journey filled with laughter, unexpected turns, and the trials of navigating both love and wealth. - Summary by W. Blaine Dowler

Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice by James Branch Cabell is a delightful fantasy novel that has sparked both acclaim and controversy since its release in 1919. This witty adventure takes readers on a whimsical journey through a medieval universe, filled with playful parodies of Arthurian legend and thrilling escapades to both Heaven and Hell, reminiscent of Dantes The Divine Comedy. Cabells work is celebrated as a pioneering force in the comic fantasy genre, leaving a lasting impact on authors like Terry Pratchett and beyond. - Summary by Wikipedia

In this volume we meet the novelist, Felix Kennaston, who lives in parallel worlds. One of these is with his wife in their suburban Virginia home and genteel society. The other is with the beautiful Lady Ettarre, who shares his travels through space and time to meet, among many others, Oliver Cromwell, Napoleon, and the Emperor Tiberius. Lusty and magical, romantic and rueful, subtly erotic and laced with sardonic humor, this absorbing book is highly regarded as a masterwork of Fantasy literature.