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The Head of Kay's" is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1905. Set in the fictional English public school of Eckleton, the story revolves around the humorous exploits and misadventures of the students and faculty. Through a blend of witty dialogue and eccentric characters, Wodehouse offers a delightful portrayal of school life, camaraderie, pranks, and the complexities of the educational system in Edwardian England. The narrative ca...

Ukridge" is a captivating collection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, published in 1923. The anthology revolves around the charming yet eccentric character Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, known for his grand schemes and harebrained ideas. Each narrative presents a hilarious account of Ukridge's misadventures, often involving get-rich-quick schemes and improbable business ventures that inevitably lead to chaos and comic situations. Wodeho...

The Little Warrior" is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1920. The story follows the spirited and determined protagonist, Joan Valentine, as she finds herself entangled in a series of amusing and often challenging situations involving romantic misunderstandings and intricate social dynamics. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, the narrative unfolds with a blend of humor, wit, and unexpected plot twists. Wodehouse'...

Meet Mr Mulliner" is a collection of humorous short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1927. The anthology presents a series of entertaining tales centered around the eccentric and garrulous Mr. Mulliner, who regales his audience with outrageous anecdotes about his far-flung and often implausible family members. Through Mr. Mulliner's animated storytelling, readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters, each with their uni...

The Adventures of Sally" is a comedic novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1921. The story follows the spirited and resilient protagonist, Sally Nicholas, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romantic pursuits in New York and England. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Jazz Age, the narrative captures Sally's escapades as she navigates the complexities of love, society, and personal aspirations. From glamorous parties ...

Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is one of P. G. Wodehouse¿s less famous characters. He first appears in Love Among the Chickens in 1906 and then continues to make appearances in another 19 short stories until as late as 1966, making him Wodehouse¿s longest running character. Ukridge is an inveterate opportunist, and these stories chronicle his exploits as a young man: his trials and tribulations as one who is destined for greatness, if the r...

Jeeves Stories is a collection of humorous short stories by P. G. Wodehouse that feature the adventures of his most famous characters, Jeeves and Wooster. Wooster is a wealthy and idle young English gentleman of the interwar era. Jeeves is his extraordinarily competent valet whose name has since become synonymous with perfect service. The stories follow Wooster in his wanderings about London, around England, and across the Atlantic to New York...

Psmith, down on his luck, takes out a newspaper advertisement to undertake a job, and the Hon. Freddie Threepwood, younger son of Lord Emsworth, enlists Psmith to steal his Aunt Constance¿s diamond necklace. Psmith inveigles himself into Blandings Castle, posing as a Canadian poet. He falls in love with Eve Halliday and has to survive the suspicious and Efficient Baxter. In the meantime, others in Blandings Castle are also after the necklace. ...

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation? Indiscretions of Archie is a comic novel adapted from a set of short stories serialized in the Strand magazine between March 1920 and February 1921 in the United Kingdom and between May 1920 and February 1921 in Cosmopolitan in the United States. The novel was first publis...

P. G. Wodehouse wrote a short story titled "Death at the Excelsior". A group of visitors had gathered at the Excelsior Hotel for a weekend stay, where the narrative is set. Mr. Peter, one of the visitors, is found dead in his room, reportedly from a heart attack. The hotel manager, though, is skeptical and starts to look into it. As the manager questions the other visitors, he learns that Willard had a significant amount of money with him that...

P.G. Wodehouse wrote the book "The Gem Collector, ". It chronicles the life of clerk John Pitt, an shy and introverted guy who works in a London office. John loves to gather rare stones, but he keeps this interest a secret from his coworkers. A rich businessman invites John to his country estate and makes an offer to acquire the jewels after he becomes interested in John's collection. He however, has other goals in mind. He wants John to aid h...

P.G. Wodehouse wrote the book "The Adventures of Sally". The protagonist of the story is Sally Nicholas, a young American heiress who must support herself after her father loses his fortune. In order to reside with her brother Fillmore, who is married to a snobby socialite called Angela, Sally goes to England. When she gets involved in a love triangle with Fillmore's friend, the poor artist Ginger Kemp, and the affluent playboy Wally Mason, Sa...

Affable and honourable, Lord Dawlish is the second poorest peer in England, relying on his income as a club secretary. Claire Fenwick, his beautiful fiancée, will not marry him until he has some money, so he draws up plans to travel to New York and make his fortune. When he unexpectedly comes into an inheritance, he attempts to give it to the person he believes is the more deserving recipient. This, however, proves more difficult than expected...

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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was a comic writer who has enjoyed enormous popular success for more than seventy years. Wodehouse's main canvas remained that of pre-war English upper-class society, reflecting his birth, education, and youthful writing career. Wodehouse was admired both by contemporaries like Rudyard Kipling as well as by modern writers like Terry Pratchett.

Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover! When you're in the mood for classic British humor writing, nothing can compare to the master of literary laughter, P.G. Wodehouse. The novel A Damsel in Distress is an uproarious combination of romantic intrigue, mistaken identities, and general hilarity. A must-read for Wodehouse fans, or for anyone who loves a good laugh and a well-told tale. As part of our mission to...

¿Jeeves ¿dije¿. ¿Puedo hablarle con franqueza? ¿Desde luego, señor. ¿Lo que he de decirle puede ofenderle. ¿En absoluto, señor. ¿Bien, en tal caso¿ No, esperen¿, el diálogo queda interrumpido. No sé si a ustedes les sucede lo mismo que a mí. Cuando quiero contar una historia, choco, infaliblemente, contra el obstáculo de no saber cómo comenzar. Un paso en falso basta para echarlo todo a perder. Me explicaré: si al principio contemporizan demas...

My Man Jeeves" is a collection of short stories by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in 1919. The stories revolve around the character of Jeeves, a highly competent and intelligent butler, and his employer, the affable and often bumbling Bertie Wooster. Jeeves is always on hand to solve Bertie's problems, which often involve eccentric family members, social faux pas, and romantic entanglements. Each story is self-contained and can be read on its...

¿Buenos días, Jeeves ¿dije. ¿Buenos días, señor ¿dijo Jeeves. Dejó suavemente la taza de té sobre mi mesita de noche, y yo bebí un sorbo de la reconfortante bebida. Estaba en su punto, como siempre. Ni demasiado caliente ni demasiado dulce, ni demasiado floja ni demasiado fuerte, no tenía demasiada leche y ni una sola gota se había derramado sobre el platito. Era un tipo asombroso este Jeeves, siempre tan capacitado en todo género de cosas. Lo...

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