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John Dene of Toronto; a Comedy of Whitehall

John Dene of Toronto; a Comedy of Whitehall

By: Herbert George Jenkins
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 John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in Parliament, and the government grows anxious—except for Department Z, which remains unfazed. What really happened to John Dene of Toronto? (Introduction by Author) Sequel / companion story Malcolm Sage, DetectiveCopyright Romance Stories Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 021 - Marjorie Rogers Pays a Call

    021 - Marjorie Rogers Pays a Call
    Feb 6 2026
    John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in Parliament, and the government grows anxious—except for Department Z, which remains unfazed. What really happened to John Dene of Toronto? (Introduction by Author) Sequel / companion story Malcolm Sage, Detective
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    16 mins
  • 020 - John Dene's Proposal

    020 - John Dene's Proposal
    Feb 6 2026
    John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in Parliament, and the government grows anxious—except for Department Z, which remains unfazed. What really happened to John Dene of Toronto? (Introduction by Author) Sequel / companion story Malcolm Sage, Detective
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    16 mins
  • 019 - Commander John Dene Goes to Bournemouth

    019 - Commander John Dene Goes to Bournemouth
    Feb 6 2026
    John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in Parliament, and the government grows anxious—except for Department Z, which remains unfazed. What really happened to John Dene of Toronto? (Introduction by Author) Sequel / companion story Malcolm Sage, Detective
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    14 mins
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