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Shropshire (England) -- Fiction Books
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P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
Leave it to Psmith
"Leave It to Psmith" by P. G. Wodehouse is a comic novel published in 1923. When the elegant Ronald Psmith takes on an unusual job involving a stolen necklace at Blandings Castle, he finds himself impersonating a Canadian poet while juggling scheming aristocrats, genuine criminals, and his growing affection for the lovely Eve Halliday. With mistaken identities, midnight mishaps, and a suspicious secretary in lemon-colored pajamas, chaos ensues in this tale of romance and comic confusion.
P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
A Damsel in Distress
"A Damsel in Distress" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel published in 1919. When American composer George Bevan encounters a mysterious young woman fleeing into his taxicab in London, he falls instantly in love. Tracking her to a grand country estate, George discovers she's Lady Maud Marsh—but she's in love with someone else entirely. Amid mistaken identities, scheming relatives, and a servants' sweepstake on Maud's marriage prospects, romantic chaos ensues at Belpher Castle in this comedic tale of love and misunderstanding.
P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
Something New
"Something New" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel first published in 1915. This comic story introduces Lord Emsworth and Blandings Castle, satirizing English aristocratic life and American wealth. When an absent-minded earl accidentally pockets a millionaire's prized scarab, two aspiring writers separately infiltrate the grand estate—one posing as a maid, the other as a valet—to retrieve it. Amid romantic entanglements, midnight thefts, and the elaborate hierarchy of servants, chaos unfolds in the English country house.
P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
Fish preferred
"Fish Preferred" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel published in 1929. Set at Blandings Castle, the story follows Galahad Threepwood as he writes scandalous memoirs that threaten to expose the wild youths of England's upper class. When multiple schemes converge to steal the manuscript, two young men find themselves navigating secret romances, mistaken identities, and a stolen prize pig. The chaos requires elaborate deceptions and unexpected alliances to untangle everyone's romantic complications before secrets are revealed.
Blanche Devereux
Star of Mercia : $b historical tales of Wales and the Marches
"Star of Mercia: Historical Tales of Wales and the Marches" by Blanche Devereux is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the complex lives and relationships of characters set against the backdrop of ancient Welsh and Anglo-Saxon culture, exploring themes of love, politics, and the personal struggles of various figures, including Ethelfrith and Ethelbert. The intertwining stories reflect both the historical and mythical aspects of early Britain, portraying a rich tapestry of human experience. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Ethelfrith, the young daughter of King Offa of Mercia, who is grappling with her emotions about an arranged marriage to Ethelbert of East Anglia. The day is vibrant with the beauty of nature, yet Ethelfrith feels a deep sense of isolation and internal pain as the weight of her future looms over her. She observes the arrival of Ethelbert, whose kind nature initially intrigues her. As the court gathers and the characters interact, Ethelfrith's conflict between duty and desire becomes apparent, setting the stage for the unfolding of her story amid the contrasting expectations of her royal lineage.
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