Mr. Hoopdriver has ten days’ holiday to tour the south coast of England on his new bike. On this wonderful trip on the coast he spies the beautiful and young Jessie Milton. Ah, but the young mistress has run away from home on her own bike and the shy Hoopdriver just can’t whip up the nerve to talk to her. But evil lies just around the corner as the dastardly Bechamel aims to woo Jessie, pretending to help her establish herself in a new life while all the while just hopping to bed her! Read this wonderful tale from the master story teller who brought you War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells. The Wheels of Chance by H. G. Wells is a Classic English Social Status Story first published in 1896 the United Kingdom. A Look Inside “To ride a bicycle properly is very like a love affair—chiefly it is a matter of faith. Believe you do it, and the thing is done; doubt, and, for the life of you, you cannot.” ― H.G. Wells, The Wheels of Chance: a Bicycling Idyll About the Book The novel takes place in the books present and makes use of new technology that is about to have a big influence on society. Unlike many of Wells's other works, which are future "scientific romances," this love journey is worthy of more attention. The main character, Mr. Hoopdriver, meets a young girl named Jessie Milton who is leaving her home to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. The story unfolds as a journey of self-discovery and fortuitous encounters, reflecting the objectives of the characters and the changes in society brought about by the bicycle. A Stunning Reproduction At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Classic Social Fiction Stories, of all time, words strung together with such style and literate precision, a historical events book that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the H.G. Wells buffs in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Books Specifics ● Original 1896 Text and Illustrations ● Classic Litrature Novel Annotated Content • Historical Context • Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context Author Herbert George Wells, a prolific writer in several genres, was an English novelist better known by his pen name, H.G. Wells. Apart from authoring over fifty novels and numerous short stories, he also created non-fiction pieces including popular science, politics, history, satire, autobiography, and social critique.
