All ebooks from this series are available 1. The Pothunters When someone breaks into the cricket pavilion and steals two silver cups, the whole school is agog. Tales of St. The White Feather In order to save his reputation and the honour of his house at school after he shames himself by running away from a fight between fellow pupils and tou The pieces gathered in this volume span the gamut of Wodehouse's writing career and cover a wide range of topics, from stories about the exploits of the beloved furry friends we call pets to hilarious send-ups of romantic entanglements.
Score: 5. Introducing Jeeves Author : P. Ukridge Author : P. Wodehouse collection Money makes the world go round for Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge - and when there isn't enough of it, the world just has to spin a bit faster.
Ever on the lookout for a quick buck, a solid gold fortune, or at least a plausible little scrounge, the irrepressible Ukridge gives con men a bad name. Looking like an animated blob of mustard in his bright yellow raincoat, he invests time, passion and energy but seldom actual cash in a series of increasingly bizarre money-making schemes.
Finance for a dog college? It's yours. Shares in an accident syndicate? Easily arranged. Promoting a kind-hearted heavyweight boxer? A snip. Poor Corky Corcoran, Ukridge's old school chum and confidant, trails through these pages in the ebullient wake of Wodehouse's most disreputable but endearing hero and hopes to escape with his shirt at least. Score: 4. Young Men in Spats Author : P. These wonderful comic short stories are the essence of innocent fun.
In them you'll encounter some of Wodehouse's favourite characters - including, for the first time, his future hero Uncle Fred. The collection is widely regarded as one of Wodehouse's best and includes one of his own favourites, 'The Amazing Hat Mystery'. Plum Pie Author : P. Jeeves and Friends Author : P. Jopp is a confident man and an even more confident player. He sets goals for himself and earns attention with a winning streak. However, when Jopp becomes exposed to criticism, he struggles to keep his composure.
Finally, the title story, The Clicking of Cuthbert portray the competition between a skilled golfer and a novelist as they both seek the admiration and love of a young woman from high society.
Each of the ten stories within P. With a common theme and a light-hearted tone, the stories within The Clicking of Cuthbert teach an unexpected lesson with memorable characters and bizarre circumstances.
This edition of The Clicking of Cuthbert by P. G Wodehouse is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design. With these accommodations, modern readers can enjoy the classic humor of P. G Wodehouse with ease.
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