The Touch of Abner

The Touch of Abner is the story of Abner Andrews, a cranky old farmer who makes a false promise of giving a thousand dollars to a new orphanage. The question throughout the novel is how he will fulfill his commitment as he now lacks such a huge amount of money. The task looks even more unattainable with his crooked lawyer. He takes on his nemesis and acquaintances with impulsive enthusiasm, resulting in chaos. Abner suffers a few falls along the way because of his irritable temper. One unique character trait of the old farmer is that he amuses himself by telling lies and purposely mishearing people for comic effect. This light-hearted story full of humor delights the readers with its lifelike characters and exciting plot.