The Cost of Kindness

In this humorous short story, a town devises a plan to oust its unpopular priest through acts of kindness. Jerome K. Jerome, known for his witty storytelling, captures the absurdity of human behavior in this early 20th-century work. Born in England in 1859, Jerome faced early hardships, yet his talent flourished, leading to the enduring success of his later work, "Three Men in a Boat." This new edition includes a biography that sheds light on the author’s life and influences, enriching the reader's experience of his comedic style.