The Luck of the Bodkins

P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) is widely regarded as the greatest comic writer of the 20th century. Wodehouse wrote more than 70 novels and 200 short stories creating numerous much-loved characters - the inimitable Jeeves and Wooster Lord Emsworth and his beloved Empress of Blandings Mr Mulliner Ukridge and Psmith. His humorous articles were published in more than 80 magazines including <i>Punch</i> over six decades. He was also a highly successful music lyricist once with over five musicals running on Broadway simultaneously. P.G. Wodehouse was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for 'an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world'. <p><i>A P.G. Wodehouse novel<br></i><br>Seize this wonderful chance to embark on a Wodehousian voyage on the luxurious liner S.S. <i>Atlantic </i>- in the company of Monty Bodkin whose passion for Gertrude Butterwick knows no bounds (except those set by the wild-at-heart Hollywood starlet Lotus Blossom and her pet alligator). Also aboard are a movie mogul the centre-forward for the All-England ladies hockey team and the two Tennyson brothers (one of whom has been mistaken for the late poet laureate and given a fat movie contract...). Also a chatty steward and a mouse doll in which all manner of things can be hidden. This hilarious comic novel is Wodehouse at full sail - a voyage of pure delight.</p> It's dangerous to use the word genius to describe a writer but I'll risk it with him For as long as I'm immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book it's possible to keep the real world at bay and live in a far far nicer funnier one where happy endings are the order of the day Wodehouse always lifts your spirits no matter how high they happen to be already The incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages shapes and sizes! Not only the funniest English novelist who ever wrote but one of our finest stylists <p><i>A P.G. Wodehouse novel<br></i><br>Seize this wonderful chance to embark on a Wodehousian voyage on the luxurious liner S.S. <i>Atlantic </i>- in the company of Monty Bodkin whose passion for Gertrude Butterwick knows no bounds (except those set by the wild-at-heart Hollywood starlet Lotus Blossom and her pet alligator). Also aboard are a movie mogul the centre-forward for the All-England ladies hockey team and the two Tennyson brothers (one of whom has been mistaken for the late poet laureate and given a fat movie contract...). Also a chatty steward and a mouse doll in which all manner of things can be hidden. This hilarious comic novel is Wodehouse at full sail - a voyage of pure delight.</p>