The Girl On The Boat - Wodehouse, P. G.
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"The Girl at the Boat" by P. G. Wodehouse is a pleasing comedy of errors that follows the misadventures of numerous characters aboard a cruise ship certain for America. Published in 1922, this novel showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor. The story revolves around the captivating and truly hapless bachelor, Sam Marlowe, who finds himself entangled in a chain of hilarious misunderstandings. When Sam falls for the lovely but seemingly fed up Wilhelmina "Billie" Bennett, his attempts to win her affection are time and again thwarted by way of her overprotective aunt, her would-be suitor,…mehr

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"The Girl at the Boat" by P. G. Wodehouse is a pleasing comedy of errors that follows the misadventures of numerous characters aboard a cruise ship certain for America. Published in 1922, this novel showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor. The story revolves around the captivating and truly hapless bachelor, Sam Marlowe, who finds himself entangled in a chain of hilarious misunderstandings. When Sam falls for the lovely but seemingly fed up Wilhelmina "Billie" Bennett, his attempts to win her affection are time and again thwarted by way of her overprotective aunt, her would-be suitor, Eustace Hignett, and diverse other eccentric passengers. As the voyage progresses, secrets are discovered, identities unsuitable, and schemes unravel, main to a climax of comedic chaos. Amidst the chaos, Sam should navigate thru the absurdities of affection and romance to win the coronary heart of the lady on the boat. Wodehouse's sharp dialogue, colourful characters, and intricate plot twists make "The Girl at the Boat" a delightful study, showcasing his expertise for crafting humorous and endearing testimonies. This timeless traditional maintains to entertain readers with its lighthearted attraction and comedic brilliance.
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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE, was a comic author who experienced huge success during a career of more than seventy years and continues to be broadly read over 40 years after his death. He was an English writer and one of the most comprehensively read humorists of the 20th century. Born in Guildford on 15 October 1881, the son of a British Magistrate established in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College. Later he worked for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in London for two years. He wrote part-time while working in the bank, usually proving successful enough to take it up as a full-time profession. He was a journalist with The Globe (an inactive English newspaper) for several years before usually going to Hollywood, where he earned huge amount as a screenwriter. He was a creative author, writing 96 books in a career scaling from 1902-1975. His works consist of novels, collections of short stories, and a musical comedy. He is best well-known as the creator of Jeeves. He passed on 14 February 1975 in New York, United States.