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V románě populárního anglického humoristy musí bohatý mladý muž překonat odpor macechy své dívky, podivuhodné záliby jejího otce a další nepříjemnosti, než získá její ruku. Ve ztřeštěném příběhu ze života newyorské smetánky se vedle zmíněných osob uplatňuje výrazněji ještě papírový moralista a estét a policista, který touží stále někoho zatknout, aby mohl být povýšen. 2. vydání v tomto překladu

Celebrated for its blend of humor and absurdity, this story captivates readers with its whimsical narrative and engaging characters. It invites you into a world where the outrageous becomes the norm, showcasing the author's knack for storytelling that balances both wit and charm. With a unique approach to traditional themes, it promises laughter and entertainment, making it a delightful read for those seeking a lighthearted escape.

Ten, kdo má rád humor britského spisovatele P. G. Wodehouse, humor nápaditý a zábavný jak staré grotesky, ten si v příběhu o Samu Shotterovi, jeho příteli, lodním kuchaři Todhunterovi, okouzlující Kay, Kláře a dalších a dalších obyvatelích londýnského předměstí přijde na své. Sam, který se ve strýcově firmě v Americe jaksi neosvědčil, přijíždí do Londýna pracovat do vydavatelství. Ale hned zkraje se začnou věci poněkud zvrtávat a komplikovat. Sam ovšem má slunečnou povahu a věří, že život je krásný. A byl by ještě krásnější, kdyby do něho nezasahovaly rány osudu v podobě přítele Braddocka a tří záhadných zlodějíčků.

A Jeeves and Wooster Omnibus It is Bertie Wooster's habit to land in the soup from time to time. To get into a spot of bother. Circumstances, aided and abetted by Aunt Agatha, Aunt Dahlia, Bingo Little, Tuppy, Sippy and others, seem to conspire against him and a frightful muddle ensues. Enter Jeeves, the source of all solace. Jeeves of the infinite sagacity. Jeeves, that noiseless provider of deliverance from the hangover, a bird of the ripest intellect, calm and wise enough to rescue Bertie and his pals from the most fearful scrapes. Jeeves, that subtle master of prudence, good taste and ineffable composure. Where would that chump Bertie be without him? This omnibus edition will delight newcomers to Wodehouse as well as those already familiar with his sunny universe and his sparkling prose. It contains Right Ho, Jeeves, The Inimitable Jeeves and Very Good, Jeeves.

Kniha volně navazuje na román Šťastná mořeplavba Montyho Bodkina. Mladý Monty šťastnou náhodou získal místo v hollywoodském filmovém ateliéru, kde setrval celý rok, aby splnil podmínku svého budoucího tchána a dokázal, že se dokáže uživit prací. Pan Butterwick, otec nevěsty, zamýšlenému sňatku nepřeje a Monty musí zkušební lhůtu opakovat. Tentokrát na anglickém venkově, kde se filmový magnát Llewellyn snaží psát dějiny svého podniku. Naštěstí se neprovalí Llewellynova neuvážená finanční transakce, robustní slečna Butterwicková v rozhodující chvíli zruší své zasnoubení s Montym, a přesto nastává překvapivý happyend. Čtenář, nikoli však Monty, o nové lásce ví už od první kapitoly.

A butler named Keggs who, having overheard the planning of a scheme, later decides to try and make money out of his knowledge.

A Jeeves and Wooster novel When Bertie Wooster goes to Totleigh Towers to pour oil on the troubled waters of a lovers breach between Madeline Bassett and Gussie Fink-Nottle, he isn't expecting to see Aunt Dahlia there - nor to be instructed by her to steal some silver. But purloining the antique cow creamer from under the baleful nose of Sir Watkyn Bassett is the least of Bertie's tasks. He has to restore true love to both Madeline and Gussie and to the Revd Stinker Pinker and Stiffie Byng - and confound the insane ambitions of would-be Dictator Roderick Spode and his Black Shirts. It's a situation that only Jeeves can unravel.

A Jeeves and Wooster novel Trapped in rural Steeple Bumpleigh, a man less stalwart than Bertie Wooster would probably give way at the knees. For among those present were Florence Craye, to whom Bertie had once been engaged and her new fiancé 'Stilton' Cheesewright, who sees Bertie as a snake in the grass. And that biggest blot on the landscape, Edwin the Boy Scout, who is busy doing acts of kindness out of sheer malevolence. All Bertie's forebodings are fully justified. For in his efforts to oil the wheels of commerce, promote the course of true love and avoid the consequences of a vendetta, he becomes the prey of all and sundry. In fact only Jeeves can save him...

Osm povídek. První ze svazků povídek znamenitého anglického humoristy, v němž se setkáváme s komorníkem Jeevesem, který se stal ztělesněním laskavého, nápaditého a hřejivého Wodehouseova humoru.

Beginning with a mysterious message and a visit to the dreaded Aunt Agatha, Very Good, Jeeves once again sees Bertie Wooster beset by difficulties that can only be untangled by his faithful butler. Indeed, by the time of this entry in the Jeeves cycle, written in 1930, everyone is seeking the butler's advice--he is universally recognised as the man to get you out of a spot of bother. When he becomes attached to an unsuitable young woman, Bertie is asked--much to his indignation--"You don't believe for a moment Jeeves will sanction the match?" Even if Bertie refuses to acknowledge his butler's influence, it does not escape the attention of those around him. As always, Wodehouse perfectly captures (and exposes to ridicule) the trivial concerns of the idle rich. Poor Bertie finds it impossible to refuse to help a friend-"We Woosters have our code"--and always finds that the solution to the muddle results in his own embarrassment, generally engineered by the discretely manipulative Jeeves. Read by Simon Callow, this audio abridgement offers a lively reading of the source material, which will both enchant Wodehouse's many fans, and convince newcomers to explore the rest of the author's extensive oeuvre. --John Oates

Vezměte tři mladé muže a tři pěkné dívky, filmového magnáta se špatným svědomím, upovídaného stevarda, přidejte perlový náhrdelník, plyšovou hračku a živého krokodýla, docela maličkého, schovaného v košíku. Celou směs zakvedlejte a umístěte na loď plující z Anglie do Ameriky a máte recept na osvědčenou legraci. Své obvyklé suchozemské prostředí sice anglický humorista P. G. Wodehouse změnil, ale jinak svým čtenářům připravil nepřeberně zábavných situací, výběr gagů a slovního humoru.

“To dive into a Wodehouse novel is to swim in some of the most elegantly turned phrases in the English language.”—Ben Schott Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman’s gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Bertie must deal with the Market Snodsbury Grammar School prize giving, the broken engagement of his cousin Angela, the wooing of Madeline Bassett by Gussie Fink-Nottle, and the resignation of Anatole, the genius chef. Will he prevail? Only with the aid of Jeeves!

A Blandings novelLady Constance Keeble, sister of Lord Emsworth of Blandings Castle, has both an imperious manner and a valuable diamond necklace. The precarious peace of Blandings is shattered when her necklace becomes the object of dark plottin

Nedostižný anglický humorista P. G. Wodehouse, od jehož smrti uplyne letos čtyřicet let, se stále těší čtenářské přízni, jakou by mu jeho současníci jistě záviděli, zvláště pak jeho kritici a odpůrci, jimž se uměl tak elegantně pomstít ve svých knihách. Pro ty, kteří se setkávají s tímto autorem poprvé, alespoň dva jeho charakteristické výroky: „Při pohledu na Horní Slezsko se člověk neubrání pomyšlení, jak asi vypadá to Dolní.“ „Přeji si pokoj v přízemí. Nevím, co bych si povídal s obsluhou výtahu.“ Wodehouse vytvořil ideální, neexistující svět plný slunce a dobré nálady a zabydlel ho originálními postavami, které se sobě sice podobají, ale každá má vždy i něco navíc. Stejně tak je tomu i v románu Henry a jeho hosté. Zde si každý přeje něčeho se zbavit, případně to hodit na krk nějakému nešťastníkovi. Příkladně zámecký pán Henry Paradene by rád vnutil své strašlivé venkovské sídlo americkému bratranci Wendellovi, sběrateli těžítek. Wendell, obdařený, nebo spíše obtížený, tetou Kelly, jež ho neustále uvádí do trapných situací, by byl nejraději, kdyby jeho a tetičku rozděloval nedozírný oceán. A pak tu máme Henryho neteř Jane, jež by nutně potřebovala setřást snoubence, z něhož se vyklubal nafrněný suchar, zatímco Bill by se ochotně, poté, co poznal Jane, zbavil staromládenectví. A její bratr… ale o tom už je celý příběh, který po mnohých zvratech dospěje k očekávanému šťastnému konci.

Sklerotický lord vloží rodinné peníze do diamantů, které pečlivě ukryje. Vzápětí však zapomene, kam je vlastně ukryl. Na stopu se dostane trojice amerických podvodníků, která zvolí vyčkávací taktiku. Trpělivě čeká, až na lorda přijde osvícení... To vše tvoří rámec pro wodehousovskou komedii lásky, plné nedorozumění a omylů, kterou tentokrát světoznámý anglický humorista zpestří postavou mohutné lovkyně africké zvěře.

Vynikající sbírka povídek, která získala věhlas po celém světě, uvádí čtenáře mezi golfisty, na greeny golfových hřišť i do zákulisí, kde hráči a jejich kumpáni kují pikle a intriky proti jiným hráčům a jejich kumpánům. Na golfovém hřišti se totiž může odehrát cokoliv, lidé zde soupeří, zamilovávají se, nenávidí, pláčí i smějí se, ale v neposlední řadě hrají golf. A o ten jde ve vtipných a poučných povídkách především.

Zábavný, úsměvný příběh upoutává charakteristickým humorem anglického spisovatele. V Klubu starých mládenců se scházejí zapřisáhlí odpůrci manželství a utvrzují se ve svém poslání, že manželský chomout nikdy. Pokud by někomu hrozil hlahol svatebních zvonů, je třeba zasáhnout. O to se snaží pan Trout, dlouholetý člen Klubu a právník, jenž chce ochránit svého klienta. Jeho klient, pan Llewelyn, je filmový magnát, na něhož pokušení číhá na každém rohu a který nedokáže odolat, aby dámě nenabídl ruku, když k tomu má příležitost. Pana Llewelyna, který se vypravil z Ameriky do Londýna, je třeba bedlivě hlídat, a tohoto úkolu se ujímá mladý, prozatím zneuznaný dramatik Joe Pickering. Všechno ale dopadne jinak, potom, co do příběhu vstoupí dámy, mladé i ty zralejší, a všechno se nějak zvrtne.

The thought of being cooped up in Blandings Castle with Clarence, the Earl of Emsworth, the perennially youthful Galahad and with the Earl's younger son, Freddie Threepwood, openly appalled Colonel Wedge.

A month's salary in his pocket, chagrin in his heart, and in his soul that urgent desire for a quick snifter that comes to young men at times like this, Monty Bodkin is hesitating between the Bunch of Grapes and the Drones Club.

Jsou knihy, při jejichž čtení by člověk nevěřil, že může být jinak než hezky slunečno, s nebem do modra. A taková jsou všechna díla P. G. Wodehouse. Jméno tohoto anglického autora je pro milovníky humoristické literatury pojmem. Žil v letech 1881-1975 a napsal přes šedesát románů, tři sta povídek, šestnáct divadelních her a třiadvacet muzikálů. Jeho práce se překládaly po celém světě a dosáhly obliby především díky vynalézavé a osobité slovní komice a nápaditým situačním gagům. Wodehousovou doménou je svět anglických rodových sídel, s poněkud natvrdlými erbovními pány, kteří by byli zcela ztraceni bez svých oddaných lišáckých komorníků. Psal románové cykly se svými nejzdařilejšími postavami nebo okolo svých oblíbených lokalit, jako je řekněme zámek Blandings. I v románu Až naprší a uschne se stává dějištěm nečekaných příhod, v nichž klíčovou roli sehrají miláčkové místních urozených usedlíků - prasata, která mají získat ostruhy na zemědělské výstavě.

Galahad can't abide broken hearts, so when a rash of broken couples crops up -- along with a meddlesome mother and a drunken pig -- he tales to put everything right. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A Jeeves and Wooster collection A classic collection of stories featuring some of the funniest episodes in the life of Bertie Wooster, gentleman, and Jeeves, his gentleman's gentleman - in which Bertie's terrifying Aunt Agatha stalks the pages, seeking whom she may devour, while Bertie's friend Bingo Little falls in love with seven different girls in succession (including the bestselling romantic novelist Rosie M. Banks). And Bertie, with Jeeves's help, hopes to evade the clutches of the terrifying Honoria Glossop... At its heart is one of Wodehouse's most delicious stories, 'The Great Sermon Handicap.'

(1968) features Mike Bond, the hitherto fortunate owner of Bond's Bank, who finds himself in a spot of trouble so serious that he wants someone to burgle the bank before the trustees inspect it.

P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. He is the creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner stories and novels.Frederick, fifth Earl of Ickenham descends like a genial genie of the lamp on Blandings, restoring to his host the wonder pig that evil men had sought to steal — the Empress of Blandings.

"Bertram Wooster's interminable banjolele playing has driven Jeeves, his otherwise steadfast gentleman's gentleman, to give notice. The foppish aristocrat cannot survive for long without his Shakespeare-quoting and problem-solving valet, however, and after a narrowly escaped forced marriage, a cottage fire, and a great butter theft, the celebrated literary odd couple are happy to return to the way things were."--Goodreads.

Lord Emsworth sank back in his chair looking like the good old man in a Victorian melodrama whose mortgage the villain had just foreclosed. He needed Galahad. There are tricky corners to be rounded, and assorted lads and lassies to be paired off.

Soubor povídek, volně spojených prostředím gentlemanského klubu Trubců, jehož členové si vyprávějí pikantní historky o nepřítomných kolezích, je koncentrátem wodehouseovského světa staré dobré Anglie.

A Blandings novel The Empress of Blandings, prize-winning pig and all-consuming passion of Clarence, Ninth Earl of Emsworth, has disappeared. Blandings Castle is in uproar and there are suspects a-plenty - from Galahad Threepwood (who is writing memoirs so scandalous they will rock the aristocracy to its foundations) to the Efficient Baxter, chilling former secretary to Lord Emsworth. Even Beach the Butler seems deeply embroiled. And what of Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe, Clarence's arch-rival, and his passion for prize-winning pigs? With the castle full of deceptions and imposters, will Galahad's memoirs ever see the light of day? And will the Empress be returned...?

P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. He is the creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner stories and novels.Bertie is faced with a murky situation which, had Jeeves been at his side, he would doubtless have taken in his stride. But, alas, Jeeves has taken himself off to some distant resort and the young master has to manage as best he can.

When Jill Mariner is arrested for fighting over a parrot and then loses all her money on the same day, she is abandoned by her pompous fiance and goes to stay with her rich relations on Long Island. Heading for New York, she ends up in the chorus of a musical comedy on Broadway where she eventually finds the man of her dreams.

There seems to be little Bertie Wooster can do without the help of Jeeves these days. Formidable aunts, unbidden guests, and other headaches are small potatoes for the ever-resourceful Jeeves. Here is another heavenly dose of humor and intrigue from "the greatest comic writer ever" (DougLas Adams).

Bertie Wooster is one of nature's gentlemen, so when Gussie Fink-Nottle gets himself into a spot of bother with the law, Bertie helps out - by impersonating Gussie! The plan seems to be working, until Gussie turns up - impersonating Bertie! Only the massive brain of Jeeves can set things right.

The wave of crime that was about to rock Blandings Castle broke out on a fine summer afternoon. Ukridge appears on Corky's doorstep requesting his cab fare and a whiskey and soda! The oldest member warns of the folly of love, even if his progress on the golf course has earned him the affectionate sobriquet of the First Grave Digger!

The result is the lightest of literary soufflees, another instalment in the long-running saga of the Threepwood family, including the head of the clan, Lord Emsworth, his virago sister, Lady Constance, and his debonair brother, the Honourable Galahad Threepwood, ex-boulevardier and solver of romantic problems.

Mr. Mulliner is the genial Scheherazade of the Anglers' Rest, a bucolic English pub. Each evening, sipping his Scotch and lemon, Mr. Mulliner tells of an adventure that once befell a nephew, a cousin's son, or some other un-stuffy younger relative. Mr. Mulliner's narratives showcase Wodehouse's particular genius for fetching whimsy and eccentric shenanigans.

Jednoho dne do Garnetova bytu zcela nečekaně vtrhne jako uragán S. F. Ukridge – člověk, před nímž je dobré mít se na pozoru. Jeho přítomnost nutí k nepřetržité pohotovosti, protože nikdo nikdy neví, jaká pohroma se v následujících minutách může strhnout. V přítomnosti pana Ukridge totiž není o překvapení nouze, stejně jako v případě slepičí farmy na venkově. Úžasné koupání. Blahodárný mořský vzduch. Nádherná scenerie. Místo jako vyšité pro Ukridgeovy ztřeštěné plány, bohužel za vydatné Garnetovy spolupráce. Anebo bohudík? Rozhodnutí odjet kamsi na konec světa jen proto, aby bojoval s drátěným pletivem, natíral kurníky a jedl vejce, kuřata, kuřata, slepice a zase vejce, se zdá Garnetovi zcela šílené. To však netuší, že na onom konci světa na něj kromě kvokajících slípek, rozvášněného davu věřitelů a pomyslné vidiny zisku čeká přítomnost něžné Phyllis a jejího zarputilého otce… Román „Láska mezi slepicemi“ P. G. Wodehouse, otce anglické humoristické literatury, ani na chvíli nedovolí zapomenout, že život je někdy plný ošemetných nástrah a nečekaných zvratů, ale nakonec přece jen stojí za to jej žít.

Felicia - a sprightly girl calculated to put the stuffing into any man - is about to be married off to the dreary Roderick Pyke when Bill arrives from New York and she suddenly recognizes in him the man for whom she should forsake all others.

A Blandings novelThis is the first Blandings novel, in which P.G. Wodehouse introduces us to the delightfully dotty Lord Emsworth, his bone-headed younger son, the Hon. Freddie Threepwood, his long-suffering secretary, the Efficient Baxter, and B

Freddie Widgeon wants the money to buy shares in a coffee plantation in Kenya so that he can marry Sally Foster. Soapy and Dolly Molloy want to get their hands on a cache of stolen jewels hidden in the house of Freddie's neighbour in the suburb of Valley Fields. When their paths cross, the ensuing misunderstandings lead to vintage Wodehouse comedy.

P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. He is the creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner stories and novels.Senator Opal becomes the victim of blackmail when a certain letter goes missing at the Chateau during Vicomte Blissac’s house party. It falls to American, Packy Franklyn, to sort out the mess, with help from the light-fingered Soup Slattery.

The plot revolves around Lord "Bill" Dawlish, a charming but financially struggling aristocrat with a passion for golf. His journey intertwines romance, the challenges of his financial situation, and the vibrant world of the theatre. Unlike Wodehouse's usual characters, this tale showcases a fresh perspective on love and leisure, blending humor and the pursuit of happiness in a lighthearted narrative.

LORD BISKERTON, son and heir of the sixth Earl of Hoddesdon, and known to his friends as Biscuit, had red hair, a preliminary scenario for a moustache and a noble determination to escape the disgrace of work.

Following a contretemps with Colonel Wyvern, what could be better than a sojourn at Healthward Ho? Quite a lot, as it turns out, when Lester Carmody of Rudge Hall puts himself into the hands of Dr Twist, the aptly named owner of the establishment, and pursues a devious money-making scheme.

Piccadilly Jim is notorious. He is splendid 'copy' for the journalist, and a source of exquisite anguish to his family. No one ever knows what he is going to do next. In his own country the young American is regarded as an epitome of wickedness and dissipation. He is intent on seeing life. His aunt, on the other hand, is equally determined that he shall see reason. She starts for Europe bent upon her nephew's salvation

Love is a powerful spur, and Cyril Fotheringay-Phipps (known to his friends as Barmy) invests his modest fortune in a stage production, encouraged by his admiration for the delectable Miss Dinty Moore. And so he demonstrates that affairs of the heart and high finance may be happily combined.

A small case of shoplifting turns out to be merely the first step toward the involvement of almost everyone in the book in trying to steal a priceless Gainesborough miniature, "The Girl in Blue." For good reasons and bad ...

Nad zámkem Beevor se rozklenul krásný den. Tetelí se šveholením ptactva a mocnými přísliby. Nic z toho však nemůže rozehnat chmury lorda Shortlandse, který touží uniknout ze zámku a z bdělého dohledu své dcery Adély, která železnou rukou všem vládne. Jak jiný by byl život, kdyby měl lord Shortlands dvě stě liber, mohl si koupit hospodu, oženit se s kuchařkou a tak navždy uniknout z ovzduší zámku, prosyceného vůní ovomaltiny, do radostného života, libě vonícího po whisky. Nic však není ztraceno… vždyť lord Shortlands má ještě další dceru, která má nápaditého nápadníka a všichni tři vymyslí znamenitý plán. Jarní horečka je dalším z dlouhé řady úsměvných románů P. G. Wodehouse, do jehož idylického světa, který tento mistr situačního a slovního humoru vytvořil, s potěchou vstupují další čtenářské generace.

Another re-release by the inimitable P.G. Wodehouse. Terry and Jo Trent fly from the chicken farm in Bensonburg to the flesh pots of France, where even the eagle eye of elder sister Kate cannot prevent muddle, mismatch, and mayhem .

P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. He is the creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner stories and novels.In a story set on both sides of the Atlantic, life was always simple for Sally Nicholas until she inherits a fortune. Being unaccustomed to owning a great deal of money, Sally hasn’t got the hang of it yet, which is why she agrees to her brother’s wild theatrical venture.

When Sam Marlowe falls in love with his cousin's sparky ex-fiancee he finds himself up against stiff opposition from her millionaire father, her father's best friend and the best friend's son for whom she is destined, all of them travelling together aboard the RMS Atlantic.

The novel tells the story of impoverished, embarrassment-prone Archibald "Archie" Moffam (pronounced "Moom") and his difficult relationship with his art-collecting, hotel-owning, millionaire father-in-law Daniel Brewster, who is the father of Archie's new bride Lucille. Archie's attempts to ingratiate himself with Brewster only get him further into trouble. The story takes place in New York City

Wodehouse collectionMoney 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.

'It might possibly assist your lordship if I were to bring a small bottle of champagne to the library.' 'You think of everything, Jeeves.' It was some minutes later, as Jeeves was passing through the living room with the brain-restorer on a small tray that Destiny came in through the french window... Confusion, panic, and disorder are all averted if you Ring For Jeeves

Wodehouse novelJoey Cooley is a golden-curled child film star, the idol of American motherhood. But Reggie has to endure everything Joey had to put up with in the horrible life of a child star - including kidnap. číst celé

Když v televizní anketě Kniha mého srdce zvítězil Jirotkův Saturnin, objevily se zprávy, že se Zdeněk Jirotka nechal inspirovat příběhy sluhy Jeevese, o kterém psal britský humorista Sir Pelhalm Grenville Wodehouse. Dokonce byl Jirotka osočen, že Saturnin je pouhý Jeevesův plagiát. Sluha Jeeves je v Británii velmi oblíbený. P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) o něm v průběhu let 1915–1974 napsal 35 povídek a 11 románů.

one however, Extricating Young Gussie, is remarkable as the first appearance of some of Wodehouse's most well-known and beloved characters, Jeeves and his master Bertie Wooster (although here Bertie's surname appears to be Mannering- Phipps, and Jeeves' role is very small), along with Bertie's fearsome Aunt Agatha.

Román Nedostižný komorník patří mezi ty, jejichž děj zasadil autor do Ameriky, zde do Hollywoodu. Když při leteckém neštěstí zemřela mexická filmová hvězda proslulá bujarým životem Carmen Floresová, koupí její vznosný dům se vším zařízením hvězda němých filmů Adéla Corková. Copak dům, copak zařízení, ale deník Carmen Floresové, o ten běží. Vždyť obsahuje tolik krásných, šťavnatých drbů, že kdyby se ho někdo zmocnil, byl by rázem boháč. A někde v domě deník být musí. Ovšem mají na něj spadeno hned dva zájemci – Smedley, švagr Adély Corkové, a vzor všech ctností anglického komorníka Phipps. Co na tom, že nemá minulost bez poskvrnky, když o tom nikdo neví? Nebo by aspoň neměl. Události nabývají na spádu, a s celým zmatkem si nakonec poradí Adélina sestra Wilhelmína.

Lady Maud Marshová, dcera ovdovělého sedmého hraběte z Marshmoretonu, je zamilovaná do Geoffreyho Raymonda, s nímž se seznámila minulé léto ve Walesu. Maud své aristokratické rodině neprozradila jeho jméno, ale přiznala, že je to nemajetný Američan. Její rodina v čele s povýšenou sestrou lorda Marshmoretona, lady Caroline Byngovou, s tímto sňatkem nesouhlasí a nedovolí Maud opustit jejich sídlo na zámku Belpher v Hampshiru, aby jí zabránila se s mužem stýkat. Lady Caroline chce, aby se její nevlastní syn Reginald „Reggie“ Byng oženil s Maud, ačkoli netuší, že Reggie ve skutečnosti miluje sekretářku lorda Marshmoretona Alici Faradayovou. Lord Marshmoreton pokorně naslouchá své sestře a Alici, která trvá na tom, aby napsal historii svého rodu, ačkoli on se chce věnovat pouze své růžové zahradě...

This volume brings together three rib-tickling books, featuring hapless man-about-town Bertie Wooster, and his manservant Jeeves. Bertie has an unfailing talent for getting into sticky situations, but Jeeves never fails to come to his rescue, be it from the threat of matrimony, relatives or Aunts.

And so, thanks to Jeeves, they are throughout this bumper volume, whatever mayhem may be loosed upon the befuddled head and generous heart of Bertram Wilberforce Wooster. Gathered in this volume are three of Wodehouse's hilarious Jeeves and Wooster novels: Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves and Jeeves in the Offing.

Poor Bertie is in the soup again, and throughout this latest omnibus it is only Jeeves who keeps him from being the fish and the main course as well. This volume contains Much Obliged, Jeeves, Aunts Aren't Gentlemen and the short stories 'Extricating Young Gussie', 'Jeeves Makes An Omelette' and 'Jeeves and the Greasy Bird'.

Jeeves may not always see eye to eye with Bertie on ties and fancy waistcoats, but he can always be relied on to whisk his young master spotlessly out of the soup (even if, for tactical reasons, he did drop him in it in the first place).

Five novels take a humorous look at horse racing, Bertie's attempt to escape his former fiancee, Hollywood, a secret marriage tontine, and the diary of a famous actress

As always, Bertie is about to find himself in the soup (or 'up to the knees in bisque') and Jeeves is poised to pull him out - quite possibly after pushing him in in the first place. Contains The Mating Season, Ring for Jeeves and Very Good, Jeeves...

The delightful duo of Jeeves and Wooster offers a charming blend of humor and wit. Bertie Wooster, a well-meaning but bumbling aristocrat, often finds himself in absurd predicaments, while his unflappable valet, Jeeves, employs his intelligence and resourcefulness to rescue him. Their misadventures in the upper-class society of early 20th-century England highlight themes of class, friendship, and the comedic struggles of navigating social expectations, making for an entertaining read filled with clever dialogue and whimsical scenarios.

Uncle Fred's visits to London bring a whirlwind of resolution and romance, as he skillfully navigates through various dilemmas, ensuring that true lovers find their way back to each other. Meanwhile, his nephew Pongo is left in a state of comedic distress, highlighting the chaotic yet charming impact of Uncle Fred's presence. This tale blends humor with heartfelt moments, showcasing the transformative power of family and love.

This is an omnibus collection of stories and novels about Jeeves, Bertie Wooster's inimitable manservant.

'Wodehouse would have made an excellent sports writer' Sunday Times As Wodehouse’s biographer Frances Donaldson observed, it was vitally important to the boy Plum that he was ‘above average at games’. Luckily, he was known at school as ‘a noted athlete, a fine footballer and cricketer [and] a boxer’, and sport inspired much of his earliest writings, as well as some of his very finest and laugh-out-loud funniest. Wodehouse wrote with trademark wit on a rich range of games – and on cricket and golf, in particular – as well as anyone ever has, bringing a knowledge and a passion born of practice. English cricket inspired in Wodehouse what he himself long considered to be his favourite work; and yet America (which he first visited keenly and then came to call home) led him to the love of baseball, and golf – enthusiasms that drew him to new tales for new audiences, including the celebrated golf stories which John Updike described as ‘the best fiction ever done about the sport.’ This rollicking anthology, selected, edited and introduced by the novelist Richard T. Kelly, offers a vivid picture of Wodehouse at play – in the ring, at the crease, on the tee – which is guaranteed to please any sporting crowd. Beginning with early journalism, taking in extracts from novels and short stories in their entirety, it all adds up to a medal-winning collection.

It is old Bertie Wooster's habit to land in the soup from time to time. To get into a spot of bother. Circumstances, aided and abetted by Aunt Agatha, Aunt Dahlia, Bingo Little, Tuppy, Sippy and others, seem to conspire against him, and a frightful muddle ensues. Enter Jeeves, the source of all solace. Jeeves of the infinite sagacity. Jeeves, that noiseless provider of deliverance from the hangover, a bird of the ripest intellect, calm and wise enough to rescue Bertie and his pals from the most fearful scrapes. Jeeves, that subtle master of prudence, good taste and ineffable composure. Where would that chump Bertie be without him? This omnibus edition will delight newcomers to Wodehouse as well as those already familiar with his sunny universe and his sparkling prose. It contains Right Ho, Jeeves, The Inimitable Jeeves and Very Good, Jeeves. Book jacket.

Explore a comprehensive collection of works by P. G. Wodehouse, featuring his signature humor and engaging storytelling. The Manor Wodehouse Collection offers a variety of titles that showcase Wodehouse's talent for creating memorable characters and witty plots, making it a must-visit for fans and new readers alike.

Focusing on the wit and charm of upper-class eccentricity, this collection showcases the humorous genius of Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. Renowned for his memorable characters like Jeeves and those from Blandish Castle and Psmith Novels, Wodehouse's prose captivates readers with its clever dialogue and comedic situations. The selected works highlight his mastery of storytelling and enduring appeal, making this anthology a delightful journey through his literary world.

Uncle Fred in the Springtime, published in 1939, brings one of the author's favourite characters, Uncle Fred aka Lord Ickenham, to his most celebrated comic location, Blandings Castle, where the dastardly Duke of Dunstable is again attempting to steal Lord Emsworth's prize pig.