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A Bertie and Jeeves classic, featuring a cow-creamer, the redheaded Miss Wickham, and the formidable schoolmaster Aubrey Upjohn. Jeeves is infallible. Jeeves is indispensable. Unfortunately, in How Right You Are, Jeeves, he is also in absentia. In this wonderful slice of Woosterian mayhem, Bertie has sent that prince among gentlemen's gentlemen off on his annual vacation. Soon, drowning dachshunds, broken engagements, and inextricable complications lead to the only possible conclusion: "We must put our trust in a higher power. Go and fetch Jeeves "
A Bertie and Jeeves classic, featuring an Alpine hat, a black amber statuette, and the dreaded Totleigh Towers. In Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Bertie's newt-breeding friend Gussie Fink-Nottle must marry Madeline Bassett or Bertie will be obliged to take his place. Understandably, Bertie is aghast. It seems like certain suicide, but Jeeves must find a way to save his employer from the clutches of the drippy Madeline. If he fails, Bertie's bachelor days -- not to mention Jeeves's leisure time -- will be at an end.
A Bertie and Jeeves classic, featuring the Junior Ganymede, a Market Snodsbury election, and the Observer crossword puzzle. Jeeves, who has saved Bertie Wooster so often in the past, may finally prove to be the unwitting cause of this young master's undoing in Jeeves and the Tie that Binds. The Junior Ganymede, a club for butlers in London's fashionable West End, requires every member to provide details about the fellow he is working for. When information is inadvertently revealed to a dangerous source, it falls to Jeeves to undo the damage.
Blandings Castle is the home of Lord Emsworth, who likes nothing better than to potter at home in his enormous castle garden. But his rural idyll is once again set to be disturbed. No peace is possible when his sister Constance is let loose, and she is constantly trying to reorganise the household! Without great success . . .The nieces are unhappy, McAllister leaves at a difficult time, and then The Empress of Blandings - Emsworth's prize pig - goes off her pig-food! Set this against the continuing tangled love affairs of Freddie Threepwood, and the stage is once more set for classic Wodehouse hilarity!
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Delight in the uproarious world of P. G. Wodehouse's "Indiscretions of Archie," a collection of short stories showcasing the author's signature British humor and satirical wit. This classic work explores the timeless theme of fathers-in-law, offering a humorous and engaging look at family dynamics. Wodehouse's masterful storytelling and keen observations create a reading experience that remains as fresh and funny as when it was first published. Dive into these witty tales, meticulously prepared for print republication, and discover why Wodehouse's humor has captivated readers for generations. "Indiscretions of Archie" is a testament to the enduring power of expertly crafted comedic fiction, perfect for anyone who appreciates clever writing and lighthearted satire. Experience the timeless charm and laugh-out-loud moments that make Wodehouse a beloved literary icon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Delight in the uproarious world of P. G. Wodehouse's "Indiscretions of Archie," a collection of short stories showcasing the author's signature British humor and satirical wit. This classic work explores the timeless theme of fathers-in-law, offering a humorous and engaging look at family dynamics. Wodehouse's masterful storytelling and keen observations create a reading experience that remains as fresh and funny as when it was first published. Dive into these witty tales, meticulously prepared for print republication, and discover why Wodehouse's humor has captivated readers for generations. "Indiscretions of Archie" is a testament to the enduring power of expertly crafted comedic fiction, perfect for anyone who appreciates clever writing and lighthearted satire. Experience the timeless charm and laugh-out-loud moments that make Wodehouse a beloved literary icon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Heavy Weather is a humorous novel by the renowned English author, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. It was first published in 1933 and is set in the fictional English county of Shropshire. The book follows the lives of the eccentric members of the aristocratic Blandings family, who are preparing for the annual Shropshire Agricultural Show. The main protagonist is Lord Emsworth, the absent-minded and somewhat dim-witted head of the Blandings family, who is more interested in his prize-winning pig, the Empress of Blandings, than in his family's affairs.The story revolves around the efforts of various characters to secure the Empress of Blandings for the show, including Lord Emsworth's scheming sister, Lady Constance, who is determined to win the Best in Show trophy at any cost. Other characters include the glamorous American heiress, Miss Hermione Bellville, who is visiting Shropshire, and the hapless private detective, Monty Bodkin, who is hired by Lady Constance to keep an eye on her brother.As the preparations for the show progress, chaos ensues, with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and a series of hilarious misunderstandings. The book is filled with Wodehouse's trademark wit and clever wordplay, as well as his keen observations of the quirks and foibles of English high society.Overall, Heavy Weather is a delightful and entertaining novel that is sure to appeal to fans of Wodehouse's witty and charming style. It is a classic example of his comic genius and remains a beloved work of English literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Welcome to Blandings Castle, where life in the country is anything but relaxing. The Earl of Emsworth would love to spend his days by the side of his prize-winning sow, the Empress of Blandings. Unfortunately for him, snobby sisters, crazy secretaries, prying detectives, and a pushy publishing magnate are all ready to disturb the peace of Blandings Castle. Newly repackaged with beautiful new covers created by a group of talented young artists are four novels and one short story collection (Blandings Castle). The gardens of Blandings Castle are that original garden from which we are all exiled. All those who know them long to return. Evelyn Waugh I envy those who ve never read him before the prospect of reams of unread Wodehouse stretching out in front of you is . . . something which is enticing to contemplate. Tony Blair