Old Mole: Being the Surprising Adventures in England of Herbert Jocelyn Beenham, M.a., Sometime Sixth-Form Master at Thrigsby Grammar School in the County of Lancaster

Old Mole, written by Gilbert Cannan in the early 20th century, follows Herbert Jocelyn Beenham, an unambitious schoolmaster at Thrigsby Grammar School. His mundane life is disrupted when a misunderstanding leads to a scandal, forcing him to leave his position and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected adventures in the theater world. The novel explores themes of identity and societal expectations, making it a notable work in early 20th-century English fiction.