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Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Bertie must deal with the Market Snodsbury Grammar School prize giving, the broken engagement of his cousin Angela, the wooing of Madeline Bassett by Gussie Fink-Nottle, and the resignation of Anatole, the genius chef. Will he prevail? Only with the aid of Jeeves!

Selected Short Stories by P.G. Wodehouse is a great assortment exhibiting his mind, humor, and marvelous narrating. The accounts, set in privileged English society, rotate around offbeat characters, mixed up personalities, heartfelt entrapments, and silly false impressions. Wodehouse's particular style of carefree parody and beguiling exchange makes every story locking in.A few stories highlight his popular repeating characters like the blundering Bertie Wooster and his smart valet, Jeeves. Others investigate exceptional circumstances including affection, abundance, and social blunder. Through...

"Carry On, Jeeves" is a collection of ten short stories, many of which had previously appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, and some were rewritten versions of stories in the collection My Man Jeeves.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: adfreesounds.com The best audiobooks - Our collection includes memoirs, fiction, non fiction, and more!www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/audiobooksFairy Tales, Short Stories and More! Listen to a bedtime story tonight!...

My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse. Bertram Wooster is an English gentleman living in New York, who seems to get himself into all sorts of jams. It’s up to his manservant Jeeves to come up with the plan to save the day from unpleasant houseguests, stingy uncles, broken hearts, and hard-partying aunts.

The Intrusion of Jimmy by P.G. Wodehouse. The action begins with playboy bachelor Jimmy Pitt in New York; having fallen in love on a transatlantic liner, he befriends a small-time burglar and breaks into a police captain's house as a result of a bet. The cast of characters head to England, and from there on it is a typically Wodehousian romantic farce, set at the stately Dreever Castle, overflowing with imposters, detectives, crooks, scheming lovers and conniving aunts.

Dive into the delightful world of P.G. Wodehouse with this captivating collection of short stories originally published in The Strand between 1918 and 1922. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975), was a master of humor whose extensive oeuvre includes novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and an array of journalism. Celebrated for his wit and charm, Wodehouse enjoyed immense popularity throughout his remarkable seventy-year career, and his works continue to enchant readers to this day. - Summary by Wikipedia

Pothunters marks the delightful debut of the renowned British humorist P. G. Wodehouse. This charming tale introduces readers to a fictional English public school, where Wodehouses signature gentle satire comes to life, humorously poking fun at the quirks and eccentricities of the privileged elite. Join us as we explore the early roots of Wodehouses brilliantly crafted humor, narrated with warmth by Gareth Rowlands.

Step into the whimsical world of Prince and Betty, a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse. First published in Ainslees Magazine in January 1912 and later serialized in Strand Magazine, this story takes you to the charming Mediterranean island of Mervo. Here, the unscrupulous millionaire Benjamin Scobell plots to build a casino, inadvertently involving the unsuspecting heir to the throne, John Maude. However, complications arise when Scobells stepdaughter, Betty, reveals her history with John, leading to unexpected twists and a rift that tests their rekindled relationship. Join us for a humorous...

Join the Oldest Member on an unforgettable journey—whether you like it or not! Experience a whimsical magic carpet ride through the enchanting worlds of golf, romance, and aunts, all seen through the delightful lens of Pelham (Plum) Grenville Wodehouse, the brilliant mind behind Jeeves and Wooster and Blandings Castle. (Summary by Jonathan Burchard)

Damsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic ...

Join Freddie Threepwood and his uncle as they navigate through a series of comical financial difficulties. Desperate to kickstart a bookmaker’s business and win the hand of his beloved Eve, Freddie needs a thousand pounds. His uncle, driven by a secret mission to assist a runaway daughter, needs to raise three times that amount. Their plan? Steal his wife’s necklace. Enter Psmith, a charismatic character who responds to Freddies newspaper ad, offering his services to commit the theft. As their scheme unfolds, plots and counterplots ensue in this humorous, engaging narrative. Leave ...

Hailed as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century, P. G. Wodehouse cheerfully radiates humor that is both sophisticated and popular. In Bill the Conqueror, Wodehouse creates an array of entertaining characters who gallop around England and America in quest of love and money. Our far-from-perfect hero Bill is a dissipated American former football player and man of action, who tangles with odious relatives, bumbling gangsters, suave white-collar crooks, and even his exasperating but well-meaning friend Judson, as he seeks to become worthy of the woman of his dreams, whichever one she ...

The Adventures of Sally by P.G. Wodehouse is a charming and humorous novel that follows the life of Sally Nicholas, a young and independent woman living in New York City during the 1920s. Sally, who has recently inherited a significant sum of money from her late uncle, faces a series of comedic and romantic misadventures.Sally is engaged to Gerald Foster, a playwright, but their relationship becomes strained when his play flops, and he leaves her for another woman. Despite this setback, Sally remains optimistic and ventures to England, where she gets entangled in the lives of various eccentric...

This romantic comedy stars a young American girl named Sally, who inherits a considerable fortune and finds her life turned upside down. The typically Wodehouseian cast includes Sally's ambitious brother, an assortment of theater people, a pair of English cousins, and, of course, an Uncle. It's jolly good fun! (Summary by Kara and Wikipedia)

The Adventures of Sally by P. G. Wodehouse. This romantic comedy stars a young American girl named Sally, who inherits a considerable fortune and finds her life turned upside down. The typically Wodehouseian cast includes Sally's ambitious brother, an assortment of theater people, a pair of English cousins, and, of course, an Uncle. It's jolly good fun!

This delightful collection showcases P. G. Wodehouse's signature wit and humor through a series of short stories. Featuring tales of quirky characters, unexpected romances, and comedic misunderstandings, the stories blend sharp social satire with lighthearted charm. From eccentric artists to meddlesome neighbors, each narrative is a masterclass in humor and storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into the brilliant world of one of the 20th century's greatest comedic authors. Summary by Mentor New York

"Leave it to Jeeves" was Bertie's motto, be the question one of a colour of a tie, the style of a hat, the cut of a coat. Jeeves was always right. There was no one like him to placate rich uncles or indignant mammas. He said just the right thing at just the right moment.What did it matter that Jeeves was somewhat of a tyrant, and that without his approval Bertie could not grow so much as a moustache? Was he not always there to lean on in moments of stress? And moments such as these were frequent in the life of Bertie and his friends. Jeeves service was extended to them all."Carry On, Jeeves" ...