{"product_id":"waifs-and-strays-9781513274997","title":"Waifs and Strays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally published in 1917, \u003ci\u003eWaifs and Strays\u003c\/i\u003e is a premier selection of short stories released seven years after the author’s untimely death at age 47.\u003c\/b\u003e The book contains 12 memorable tales including “Confessions of a Humorist,\" \"The Detective Detector,\" and \"The Sparrows in Madison Square.\" In \u003ci\u003eWaifs and Strays\u003c\/i\u003e, O. Henry brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable characters. With \"The Detective Detector” he spoof’s the world’s most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while “Hearts and Hands” centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a beautiful woman. There’s also “The Cactus” in which a man recalls the errors of a past relationship and “A Little Talk About Mobs,” where two men debate New York’s gangster scene.\u003ci\u003eWaifs and Strays\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e Waifs and Strays\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O. Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48284395077883,"sku":"9781513274997","price":3.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_88b162ba-71fe-49a9-85fe-1d12ca6b4527.jpg?v=1771414168","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/waifs-and-strays-9781513274997","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}