235 results for 'Wodehouse, P.G.'

The ivied walls of Blandings Castle have seldom glowed as sunnily as in these wonderful stories. A collection of tales that bring to life the eccentric world of Clarence, the absent-minded Ninth Earl...

Twelve delightful stories from the early days of St Austin's school are collected in this charming volume. Cricket and rugby play a significant role, as do the school colours, pranks, exams avoided,...

Psmith in the City is a humorous tale about a charismatic individual who brings joy and light into the life of his straight-laced employer. With a suave manner and devil-may-care attitude, he...

Charlie Mortdecai, art dealer and aristocrat, finds himself at the centre of a diplomatic crisis when a stolen Goya painting disappears. The theft is causing tension between Spain and its allies, but...

A collection of stories that celebrate the enduring bond between humans and dogs. These tales touchingly illuminate the dog's role in the emotional lives of their owners, as seen in works such as...

George Finch sets out as an artist in America during Prohibition. With little talent to his name, he finds himself at odds with Mrs Waddington, Molly's imperious stepmother, who disapproves of their...

The Satyricon by Petronius Arbiter is a masterpiece of ancient fiction that has captivated readers for centuries. This novel is considered one of the first realistic novels and the father of the...

A. S. Byatt's celebrated anthology of English short stories brings together 37 stories from the 19th and 20th centuries by authors such as Dickens, Trollope, Hardy, J. G. Ballard, Angela Carter, and...

A cosy locked-room mystery in the style of PG Wodehouse, featuring Anty Boisjoly as he takes on his first case. His old Oxford chum is accused of murder and it's up to him to untangle a complex web...

The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery is a darkly comedic whodunit that follows Charlie Mortdecai as he investigates the suspicious death of a don at Oxford University.With a complex web of spies,...

A Prefect's Uncle by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale set at a prestigious private school for boys. When Farnie, a mischievous young boy, arrives at the school, he causes quite a stir among the...

Bertie Wooster's misadventures are at their most entertaining in this collection of short stories. With the help of his trusted gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, Bertie navigates a range of tricky...

Theatre of manners takes centre stage in Rory Mullarkey's new play, Mates in Chelsea. When his mother threatens to cut off his funds and his fed-up fiancée demands he tie the knot, Theodore 'Tug'...

Sam the Sudden by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale about a man who unwittingly becomes embroiled in a complex scheme to steal a large sum of money. When Lord Tilbury hires Sam Shotter as an editor,...

A 1920s yacht adventure takes a deadly turn when a murder on board the RMS Ballast sets off a chain of events involving pirate treasure, treacherous weather and perilous endeavours. Anty Boisjoly's...

The New Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes brings together a diverse range of stories about famous writers, offering unique insights into their lives and characters. From humorous tales to more...

The Code of The Woosters by P G Wodehouse A humorous tale of duty, loyalty, and the perils of social climbing, The Code of The Woosters follows Bertie Wooster as he navigates a series of...

Bachelors Anonymous by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale about the misadventures of Ivor Llewellyn, an American movie mogul who relies on his friends at Bachelors Anonymous to keep him out of...

A Pelican at Blandings by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale of unexpected guests and mistaken identities at Blandings Castle. The Duke of Dunstable's arrival sets off a chain of events involving a...

Hard-up Henry Paradene has a proposition for his millionaire American cousin, J. Wendell Stickney: he'll take his hideous country house off his hands in exchange for a tidy sum. But Wendell's not one...

Uncle Fred in the Springtime by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale about a man who can't resist causing chaos wherever he goes. At the behest of Lord Emsworth, Uncle Fred embarks on a mission to...

The Swoop!, Or, How Clarence Saved England & The Military Invasion of America by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. In 1909, England was facing an unexpected invasion. The Germans, Russians, Chinese, and...

Anglesey Railways Through Time by Mike Hitches explores the history of railways on the island of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. The story begins in 1848 when a railway link was established...

Sir Buckstone Abbott, Bart, has his hands full. His family's stately home is in need of financial support, and he's forced to take in paying guests. When a wealthy continental princess expresses...

Under the full moon, strange events unfold at Blandings Castle. A portrait of The Empress is commissioned twice in succession for the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show, with Lord...

Edmund Biffen Christopher's future hangs in the balance as he navigates a precarious situation. If he can avoid being arrested before his thirtieth birthday, he will inherit a legacy from his...

A comedy of stretched family loyalties and sinister happenings awaits in Infernal Relations. Set against the backdrop of Lockwood Institute, a fallback option finishing school for reprobates, this...

A beautifully crafted collection of fine wine writing from past and present, In Vino Veritas is a treasure trove of wit and wisdom for wine enthusiasts. This anthology features contributions from...

Uncle Fred in the Springtime by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale about one of the most eligible bachelors in society. With his motto "There are no limits, literally none, to what I can achieve in...

Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is a man who knows that money makes the world go round. When there's not enough of it, he finds ways to make the world spin a bit faster. With a passion for getting...

Mr Mulliner is a master of spinning yarns. In the Angler's Rest, he regales his companions with tales of his eccentric family members, each with their own outlandish stories to share. Wilfred, for...

The Old Reliable by P. G. Wodehouse is a witty and satirical comedy that pokes fun at the excesses of Hollywood's golden age. When Adela Cork inherits her late friend Carmen Flores' house, she hopes...

Bertie Wooster finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes trapped in rural Steeple Bumpleigh. Among those present are Florence Craye, his former fiancée, and her new fiancé Stilton...

Rugby: An Anthology The Brave, the Bruised and the Brilliant by Brian Levison explores the game's rich history through moving, amusing, and entertaining writing. Contributions from distinguished...

Frank Wentworth's reputation as Perpetual Curate of St Roque's is under threat. Once beloved by both the affluent residents of Grange Lane and the poorer communities of Wharfside, his popularity has...