Agatha Christie 
Manhood of Edward Robinson 
A Short Story

A classic Agatha Christie short story from the collection The Golden Ball and Other Stories.Sane and sensible Edward Robinson secretly dreams of fast cars, adventurous women, and danger, but his fiance, Maud, keeps him grounded in reality. When Edward wins money in a newspaper competition, he immediately buys the sleek red car of his dreams without telling Maud. Adventure swiftly ensues, as he is embroiled in high society scandals that lead him to a significant transformation.