Description
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A Jeeves and Wooster novel
'It's hard to single out one book as the entire Jeeves and Wooster collection is Bach Rescue Remedy in literary form, but this tale of romantic imbroglio is a priceless hoot... Every sentence is a perfectly wrought delight.' Independent
At Deverill Hall, an idyllic Tudor manor in the picture-perfect village of King's Deverill, impostors are in the air. The prime example is man-about-town Bertie Wooster, doing a good turn to Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him while he enjoys fourteen days away from society after being caught taking an unscheduled dip in the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Bertie is of course one of nature's gentlemen, but the stakes are high: if all is revealed, there's a danger that Gussie's simpering fiancee Madeline may turn her wide eyes on Bertie instead.
It's a brilliant plan - until Gussie himself turns up, imitating Bertram Wooster. After that, only the massive brain of Jeeves (himself in disguise) can set things right.
'You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.' Stephen Fry
About the Author
P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) is widely regarded as the greatest comic writer of the 20th century. Wodehouse wrote more than 70 novels and 200 short stories, creating numerous much-loved characters - the inimitable Jeeves and Wooster, Lord Emsworth and his beloved Empress of Blandings, Mr Mulliner, Ukridge, and Psmith. His humorous articles were published in more than 80 magazines, including Punch, over six decades. He was also a highly successful music lyricist, once with over five musicals running on Broadway simultaneously. P.G. Wodehouse was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for 'an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world'.
Reviews
It's dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but I'll risk it with him * John Humphrys *
For as long as I'm immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, it's possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far, far nicer, funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day * Marian Keyes *
Wodehouse always lifts your spirits, no matter how high they happen to be already * Lynne Truss *
The incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages, shapes and sizes! * Kate Mosse *
Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists * Susan Hill *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099513773
Author P.G. Wodehouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 213g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm