The Mating Season: (Jeeves & Wooster) by P.G. Wodehouse Paperback Book

Description: The Mating Season by P.G. Wodehouse __________________________________A Jeeves and Wooster novelIts hard to single out one book as the entire Jeeves and Wooster collection is Bach Rescue Remedy in literary form, but this tale of romantic imbroglio is a priceless hoot... FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry__________________________________A Jeeves and Wooster novelIts hard to single out one book as the entire Jeeves and Wooster collection is Bach Rescue Remedy in literary form, but this tale of romantic imbroglio is a priceless hoot... Every sentence is a perfectly wrought delight. IndependentAt Deverill Hall, an idyllic Tudor manor in the picture-perfect village of Kings Deverill, impostors are in the air. The prime example is man-about-town Bertie Wooster, doing a good turn to Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him while he enjoys fourteen days away from society after being caught taking an unscheduled dip in the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Bertie is of course one of natures gentlemen, but the stakes are high- if all is revealed, theres a danger that Gussies simpering fiancee Madeline may turn her wide eyes on Bertie instead.Its a brilliant plan - until Gussie himself turns up, imitating Bertram Wooster. After that, only the massive brain of Jeeves (himself in disguise) can set things right. Notes You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Back Cover A Jeeves and Wooster novel At Deverill Hall, an idyllic Tudor manor in the picture-perfect village of Kings Deverill, impostors are in the air. The prime example is man-about-town Bertie Wooster, doing a good turn to Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him while he enjoys fourteen days away from society after being caught taking an unscheduled dip in the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Bertie is of course one of natures gentlemen, but the stakes are high: if all is revealed, theres a danger that Gussies simpering fiance Madeline may turn her wide eyes on Bertie instead. Its a brilliant plan - until Gussie himself turns up, imitating Bertram Wooster. After that, only the massive brain of Jeeves (himself in disguise) can set things right. Author Biography 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. Review Its dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but Ill risk it with him * John Humphrys *For as long as Im immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, its 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 *Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists * Susan Hill * Promotional You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Review Text Its dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer, but Ill risk it with him Review Quote For as long as Im immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, its 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 Promotional "Headline" You dont analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour. Stephen Fry Details ISBN0099513773 Author P.G. Wodehouse Pages 304 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0099513773 ISBN-13 9780099513773 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-05-01 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1881 Death 1975 Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Subtitle (Jeeves & Wooster) UK Release Date 2008-05-01 AU Release Date 2008-05-01 NZ Release Date 2008-05-01 Series Jeeves & Wooster Alternative 9781409064671 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145045776;

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