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Step into a whimsical world where a wealthy, love-struck bachelor navigates the tangled web of romance, deceit, and mischief within the walls of an English castle. With crooks, card-sharps, and a cast of colorful characters, this classic Wodehousian comedy unfolds with star-crossed lovers, clever imposters, and stolen jewels, all leading to a delightful and chaotic climax. - Summary by Mark Nelson

When common burglar Jimmy returns to England after the death of his uncle, he finds himself entangled in a complicated romance with the daughter of a former cop. As a jewel thief, his past threatens to unravel their blossoming relationship, pushing him to navigate the dangerous line between love and crime. - Summary by kirk202

Divots is a witty and engaging story that follows young golfer Jack Carson as he navigates the ups and downs of competitive golf. From facing his own inner struggles to dealing with fierce rivalries, Jacks journey is filled with humor, heart, and the relentless pursuit of his dreams. Join him on this adventure where every swing counts and every setback is a setup for a comeback.

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 ...

Dive into the delightful world of Their Mutual Child (also known as The Coming of Bill and The White Hope), where loveable characters and absurd situations abound, all wrapped in the charming wit of P.G. Wodehouse. This tale may lack the frenetic slapstick typical of his other works, but it offers a more introspective humor that reflects the complexities of life and relationships. Meet Kirk, a quintessential Wodehousian hero—affable, artistic, yet somewhat spineless—who finds his world turned upside down when he falls for the enchanting Ruth. With a wealthy father and a formidable aunt, ...

Step into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to ...

Join Sally, a spirited young American girl, as her life takes a delightful turn after she unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune. With a cast reminiscent of Wodehouse’s whimsical characters—including her ambitious brother, a colorful ensemble of theater folks, a duo of quirky English cousins, and, of course, a comically eccentric uncle—this romantic comedy promises a whirlwind of laughter and adventure. Prepare for a jolly good time! (Summary by Kara and Wikipedia)

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!

Follow the foils and foibles of Bertie Wooster and his devoted man, Jeeves, through all of his wild adventures in The Inimitable Jeeves, the first collection of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves series. There are schemes to bet on the clergy's length of sermon, attempts at theatre, communist curiosity, and nearly every chapter finds Bertie's best mate, Bingo, falling in love, all under the watchful eye of Jeeves, who always finds a way to make things just right.

Stanley Featherstonehough Ukridge is willing to do anything to get a buck—except, of course, work. Bombastic and big-eared, Ukridge has a bottomless well of corking ideas that never seem to work out, yet he’s always willing to volunteer others to tackle the inconvenient bits. Whether he’s commandeering a dog college, managing a tender-hearted pugilist, or brushing the perpetual chips off his aunt’s shoulder, Ukridge’s spotty success record never gets him down.

Henry Pifield Rice is a detective, technically. He prides himself in his disguises, which are, in truth, pretty deplorable. So when he’s detailed to follow a touring theatrical romantic comedy, his life is absolutely transformed.

"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!...

The character of Bertram “Bertie” Wooster told the stories in first person style. He had a valet who stole some of his silk sox and was discharged. The agency sent replacement Reginald “Reggie” Jeeves. He arrived, mixed a hangover cure that was much needed and accepted, and the two were together from then on. Bertie, rich and toil-free, disliked hard work, some bossy women, and most children. He had a somewhat dingbat friend, Bingo Little, who fell in love with every girl he met.

Has Jeeves finally lost his grip? Wealthy, scatterbrained Bertie Wooster—with the aid of his ever-faithful butler, Jeeves—attempts to romantically link dreamy, soulful Gussie Fink-Nottle with soppy, sweet Madeline Bassett. But as soon as Bertie takes Gussie and Madeline's love connection into his own hands, things go disastrously wrong! Fortunately, Jeeves steps in to set matters straight. But the characters must endure tangled layers of comedic complications before they reach the invariably clever and satisfying finale.

In this seventh installment of the Jeeves series, the unflappable butler once again must apply his cleverness to rescue Bertie Wooster—this time from being arrested, lynched, and engaged by mistake! Chaos ensues when Aunt Dahlia demands that Bertie help dupe an antique dealer into selling her an 18th-century cow creamer. Complications grow as Bertie's pal Gussie Fink-Nottle is more interested in studying the effects of a full moon on the love life of newts rather than marrying Madeline Bassett.

The disastrous banjo-playing of Bertram "Bertie" Wooster has driven the otherwise steadfast gentleman's gentleman Jeeves to give notice—because even butlers have limits. In anger, Bertie disappears to the country with his new valet Brinkley as a guest of Lord “Chuffy” Chuffnell, who has employed the services of the recently resigned Jeeves. Bertie soon finds himself in no shortage of trouble as he encounters his ex-fiancée Pauline, her formidable father, and the eminent looney-doctor Sir Roderick Glossop.

The complete career of the immaculate Psmith! First, as a fellow lost lamb with cricket prodigy Mike Jackson at Sedleigh school; then shaking up the world of commerce in his genial efforts to reform boorish bank manager Mr. Bickersdyke; and later converting twee family periodical "Cosy Moments" into a crusading yellow journal, in pursuit of the bashful owner of New York's notorious Pleasant Street tenements. And finally following distressed damsel Eve to Blandings Castle—the seat of fluffy-minded peer Lord Emsworth—in the guise of an absconded Canadian poet.

The Pothunters was Wodehouse's first published novel and the first of a number of early school stories. Life at the fictional St. Austin's public school is thrown into confusion when the cricket pavilion is burgled, and two of the school's silver sports trophies (or "pots" in the language of the schoolboys) are stolen. The hunt for the missing trophies piques the interest of the boys, their school masters, and even a Scotland Yard detective, and is played out against the idyllic background of Edwardian public school life.

A collection of the comic master's early stories of perpetually in-the-soup Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves, including their debut in "Extricating Young Gussie" and all 28 stories from "The Inimitable Jeeves" and "Carry On, Jeeves".

In this Fireside Reading Gildart Jackson brings to life the wildly funny comedy classic The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse. Originally penned as a series of short stories, The Inimitable Jeeves follows Bertie Wooster, a decent lad from the 1920s, who has a knack for falling into comedic mishaps at the behest of his friend, Bingo Little. Bingo’s incessant search for love frequently gets Bertie into the most dreadful scrapes, forcing him to seek the guidance of his infallible Butler, Jeeves.