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P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
The Intrusion of Jimmy
"The Intrusion of Jimmy" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel published in 1910. Wealthy bachelor Jimmy Pitt falls in love aboard a transatlantic liner, then breaks into a New York police captain's house on a bet, aided by a small-time burglar. When the action shifts to England's stately Dreever Castle, Jimmy reunites with the girl he loves—but her suspicious father stands in the way. Amid imposters, detectives, and scheming relatives, romantic complications and a valuable necklace create the perfect recipe for comedic chaos.
P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
A Gentleman of Leisure
"A Gentleman of Leisure" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel published in 1910. Wealthy bachelor Jimmy Pitt falls for a mysterious woman during an ocean voyage, then finds himself breaking into a New York policeman's house on a bet. When fate reunites him with his love at an English castle, Jimmy must navigate a world of imposters, detectives, jewel thieves, and scheming relatives—all while a valuable necklace tempts everyone under the roof.
Frank Richardson Pierce
The ice goes out
"The Ice Goes Out" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a short story published in the late 1920s. It is set in the northern territory of Alaska and revolves around the annual event known as the ice pool, which celebrates the dramatic melting of winter ice and marks the beginning of spring in the region. The narrative explores themes of hope, luck, and the tension between honest men and crooks, capturing the spirit of a community drawn together by their shared anticipation of the ice's break-up. The story follows Mack Leach, a determined prospector who believes this year is his chance to win the ice pool by cleverly planning a robbery of Con Welch's store. However, after the heist, the ice begins to break, leading to a chaotic chase where the crooks try to escape from the law even as the powerful river threatens to engulf them. The narrative culminates in a dramatic and suspenseful scene where the inevitable force of nature claims its victims, leaving the fate of the gold and its would-be winners uncertain. Ultimately, the story highlights the unpredictability of life and fortune, as it is revealed that Leach won the pool, but not without significant cost and loss.
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