
Alas, the uncle is outwitted by his cow-creamer-collecting nemesis, Sir Watkyn, and the creamer is spirited off to Sir Watkyn's estate, Totleigh Towers. When Bertie receives a telegram from Gussie (the newt-loving character previously introduced in Right-Ho, Jeeves) saying that his engagement to Madeline Basset (Sir Watkyn's dau

All sorts of wonderful complications ensue, resulting in a another twisting, turning, laugh-out-loud story in the Jeeves and Wooster series. I enjoyed revisiting characters from earlier books, particularly Gussie and Madeline, who always make me smile, and I loved meeting Stephanie "Stiffy" Bing and her ferocious, policeman-pursuing Scottie dog. Wodehouse is in complete control from beginning to end, and I am always happy to sit back and enjoy the ride. I am thoroughly enjoying my beginning-to-end audio journey through the Jeeves and Wooster series.
Books in the Jeeves and Wooster series:
3. The Code of the Woosters
4. Jeeves in the Morning
5. Mating Season
6. Return of Jeeves
7. Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit
8. How Right You Are, Jeeves
9. Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
10. Jeeves and the Tie That Binds
11. Cat-Nappers
The Code of the Woosters (#3 in the Jeeves and Wooster series) by P.G. Wodehouse; narrated by Alexander Spencer (Recorded Books, 1989; originally published in 1938)
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The Bookshelf Reviews: "Wodehouse's ways of intertwining mystery, suspense and adventure with light, chuckle-inducing hilarity perfect this novel, getting Bertie into so much trouble, it seems he can't get in any deeper...until he does."
Oh, God, it's been ages since I read any Jeeves & Wooster. My uncle gave me Right-Ho Jeeves when I was sixteen, and it was so much more brilliant than even he made it sound. P.G. Wodehouse. Mercy.
ReplyDeleteJenny - Sounds like you have an awesome uncle! I love how timelessly hilarious these books are. Glad you enjoy them, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful aren't they, but it's years since I read them. I can also recommend the Jeeves and Wooster TV series (on dvd) starring Hugh Laurie as Bertie and Stephen Fry as Jeeves. Both of them were born to play their roles.
ReplyDeleteCath - I do need to watch the series. It's in my Netflix queue, but I've been trying to read through them first. I'm getting a bit impatient, though, and curious to see them. Do they follow the books closely, do you suppose?
ReplyDeleteYes, imo anyway, the TV series followed the books very closely. But the real joy for me was Fry and Laurie's performances, Darla. Fry is perfect as Jeeves and as to Hugh Laurie, well you wouldn't think it was the same actor that stars in House. His Bertie is a complete twit. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCath - sounds like I'll have to bump it up on my queue. I love those characters! It will be fun to see them on the screen. Thanks! :-)
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