A Damsel in Distress

by P. G. Wodehouse, Tony Darnell (Editor)

Overview

A Damsel in Distress is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States in 1919. The plot revolves around golf-loving American composer George Bevan who falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day. When he later tracks her down to a romantic rural manor, mistaken identity leads to all manner of brouhaha. Source: Wikipedia

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680922288
Publisher:	12th Media Services
Publication date:	10/04/1919
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881-1975) was an English author. Though he was named after his godfather, the author was not a fan of his name and more commonly went by P.G Wodehouse. Known for his comedic work, Wodehouse created reoccurring characters that became a beloved staple of his literature. Though most of his work was set in London, Wodehouse also spent a fair amount of time in the United States. Much of his work was converted into an “American” version, and he wrote a series of Broadway musicals that helped lead to the development of the American musical. P.G Wodehouse’s eclectic and prolific canon of work both in Europe and America developed him to be one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century.

Date of Birth:

October 15, 1881

Date of Death:

February 14, 1975

Place of Birth:

Guildford, Surrey, England

Place of Death:

Southampton, New York

Education:

Dulwich College, 1894-1900

Editorial Reviews

When Maud Marshmoreton throws herself unexpectedly into George Bevan’s cab in London, he falls instantly in love with her. However, Maud is in love with a mysterious American she met in Wales. Maud’s aunt, Lady Caroline Byng, wants Maud to marry her stepson, Reggie. But Reggie is in love with his father’s secretary, Alice. When George turns up at the Marshmoreton estate with an American accent, confusion ensues. Jonathan Cecil reads this comic tale of mistaken identity and love triangles with humor and impeccable timing. Although the American accents are sometimes wobbly, the British actor has the perfect rhythmic cadence to bring this cheery British trifle to life. A.B. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

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