The Wrong Box

Set against the backdrop of a tontine, this dark comedy follows two brothers navigating a series of absurd and humorous misadventures as the last surviving members of their investment scheme. Their quest for fortune spirals into chaos, revealing themes of greed, deception, and the absurdity of life and death. Co-written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, the novel blends wit and satire, showcasing the brothers' increasingly desperate and comical attempts to secure their inheritance.