{"product_id":"a-bakers-dozen-a-second-bakers-dozen-heinemann-1969-70","title":"A Baker's Dozen \u0026 A Second Baker's Dozen - Heinemann, 1969-70","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTitle: A Baker's Dozen \u0026amp; A Second Baker's Dozen\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: W. Somerset Maugham\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Heinemann\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1969-70\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 Hardcovers, English\u003cbr\u003eCondition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003eA Baker's Dozen \u0026amp; A Second Baker's Dozen by W. Somerset Maugham. Baker's Dozen: Thirteen Short Stories (1969): This collection brings together thirteen diverse short stories by Maugham. One snippet mentions a favorite story in a different author's (Saki's) collection with this same name, which is a play about a couple who meet on a boat and realize they have thirteen children between them. This highlights that \"A Baker's Dozen\" is a common title used by different authors, referencing the tradition of including thirteen items instead of twelve to ensure fair measure. Maugham's collection contains stories with his characteristic style, focusing on human nature and social observation. A Second Baker's Dozen: Thirteen Short Stories (1970): This is the companion volume, containing another selection of thirteen Maugham short stories.","brand":"Country House Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55882845684091,"sku":"10644328","price":19.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/files\/orig_491482_jpg.jpg?v=1761929183","url":"https:\/\/countryhouselibrary.co.uk\/products\/a-bakers-dozen-a-second-bakers-dozen-heinemann-1969-70","provider":"Country House Library ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}