Noel C.

Contained here are nine glorious episodes from the idyllic world of Wodehouse. There's a crime wave that was to rock Blandings Castle to its foundations which broke out towards the middle of a fine summer afternoon; Ukridge appears on Corky's doorstep at three in the morning, wearing his yellow mackintosh and requesting a whisky and soda; while the Oldest Member warns of the folly of driving into the father of the girl you love.

This collection brings together 19 early stories from a master of British wit. P.G. Wodehouse's particular blend of whimsically ridiculous characters and affectionate satire is utterly delightful. The stories - all written before World War I - include "The Man Upstairs," "Something to Worry About," "Deep Waters," "When Doctors Disagree," "By Advice of Counsel," "Rough-Hew Them How We Will," "The Man Who Disliked Cats," "Ruth in Exile," "Archibald's Benefit," "The Man, the Maid, and the Miasma," "The Good Angel," "Pots O'Money," "Out of School," "Three From Dunsterville," "The Tuppenny...

When Gussie Fink-Nottle, after a convivial evening with "Catsmeat" Pinbright, was sentenced to 14 days without the option for wading in the fountain at Trafalgar Square, Bertie Wooster saw the red light. But as usual, Bertie's involvement causes further entanglement, which only Jeeves can unravel.