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22%OFFP.G. Wodehouse - A Damsel in Distress - 9780099514138 - V9780099514138
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A Damsel in Distress

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Description for A Damsel in Distress Paperback. Lady Maud, the young daughter of the Earl of Marshmoreton, is confined to her home, Belpher Castle in Hampshire, under aunt's orders because of an unfortunate infatuation. George Bevan, an American who writes songs for musicals and is so smitten with Maud that he descends on Hampshire's rolling acres to see off his rival and claim her heart. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222.

A P.G. Wodehouse novel

Lady Maud, the spirited young daughter of the Earl of Marshmoreton, is confined to her home, Belpher Castle in Hampshire, under aunt's orders because of an unfortunate infatuation. Enter our hero, George Bevan, an American who writes songs for musicals and is so smitten with Maud that he descends on Hampshire's rolling acres to see off his rival and claim her heart. Meanwhile, in the great Wodehousian tradition, the Earl of Marshmoreton just wants a quiet life pottering in his garden, supported by his portly butler Keggs and free from the demands of his bossy sister and his silly-ass son.

It is a sunny story which involves misunderstandings, butlers and gentle hearts torn asunder only to be reunited at last. This delightful novel which was twice filmed (once as a musical starring Fred Astaire) has all the wit and lightness of touch that we expect from the great comic writer.

Product Details

Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099514138
SKU
V9780099514138
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99

About P.G. Wodehouse
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 for A Damsel in Distress
It's dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but I'll risk it with him
John Humphrys Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists
Susan Hill 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

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