Mushroom Town (1914)

Mushroom Town is a novel written by British author Oliver Onions, first published in 1914. The story is set in a small town called Priorsford, which is known for its mushroom farming. The main character is a man named Richard Cleverdon, who moves to Priorsford to start a mushroom farm of his own. He soon becomes embroiled in the town's politics and scandals, including a love triangle involving a local woman and her two suitors. As Richard tries to navigate the town's complex social dynamics, he also uncovers a dark secret that threatens to tear the community apart. Mushroom Town is a nuanced and engaging exploration of small-town life, power struggles, and human relationships. Onions' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions, psychological depth, and insightful commentary on human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.