Fish preferred by P. G. Wodehouse
"Fish Preferred" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story primarily revolves around the lighthearted trials and tribulations of characters entrenched in the British aristocracy, especially focusing on Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, and the various comical situations arising from the relationships and misunderstandings among his family and associates. The book promises a mix of witty humor and intricate social dynamics typical of Wodehouse's work. The
opening of "Fish Preferred" introduces us to the tranquil setting of Blandings Castle, specifically through the eyes of Beach, the butler, and Mr. Hugo Carmody, the Earl's private secretary. As they engage in a dialogue laced with clever banter, we learn that Carmody harbors romantic intentions towards Millicent, the Earl's niece, and is preoccupied with avoiding the scrutiny of Lady Constance, Millicent's formidable aunt. This initial interaction sets the tone for a whimsical exploration of love, duty, and social status, suggesting that chaos may soon ensue with the arrival of other family members, ultimately weaving an intricate tapestry of comedic entanglements and misunderstandings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
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| LoC No. | 29014150 |
| Title | Fish preferred |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: A/L. Burt Company, 1929. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Lightning |
| Note | Also published under the title: Summer lightning. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Nobility -- Fiction |
| Subject | Blandings Castle (England : Imaginary place) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shropshire (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75435 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1956 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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