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Take a trip to Blandings Castle in Something Fresh, P. G. Wodehouse's classic tale of the English aristocracy. Fans of British humor will revel in this comic tale of the etiquette of the upper classes.

P.G. Wodehouse's classic novel, the first of his adored "Blandings Castle Saga." Excitement and adventure ensue as two Americans (Ashe Marson and Joan Valentine) search for a stolen scarab, sometimes in disguise. Serialized in the Saturday Evening Post under the title "Something... Read Full Overview

* Something New is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse which introduces Lord Emsworth of Blandings Castle, whose home and family reappear in many of Wodehouse's later short stories and novels.* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when... Read Full Overview

Although many might not recognize the name P.G. Wodehouse, they have inevitably come across his work. Wodehouse was a British humorist who wrote novels, short stories, journalism pieces, and other stuff, becoming extremely popular over a 70 year career. Today he is best known... Read Full Overview

Introducing some of P.G Wodehouse's adored reoccurring characters and settings, Something New marks the beginning of the adventures at Blanding Castle. When Freddie and Aline get engaged, both are happy with the arrangement. Both from wealthy and prominent families,... Read Full Overview

Welcome to Blandings Castle, a place that is never itself without an imposter.

Wodehouse himself once noted that "Blandings has impostors like other houses have mice." On this particular occasion there are two, both intent on a dangerous enterprise. Lord Emsworth's secretary,... Read Full Overview

In the drafty halls of Blandings Castle, Ashe Marson tries to make "something new" of his life by purloining a rare Egyptian scarab--all for the best motives, of course. Hilarious confusion results.

It's Something New, P.G. Wodehouse's comic novel of imposters, romance, class distinctions, and one pesky, missing scarab. Young neighbours and fellow-writers Ashe Marson and Joan Valentine, newly met and both in need of a change of direction, find themselves drawn down to Blandings,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

P.G. Wodehouse's classic novel, the first of his adored "Blandings Castle Saga." Excitement and adventure ensue as two Americans (Ashe Marson and Joan Valentine) search for a stolen scarab, sometimes in disguise. Serialized in the Saturday Evening Post under the title "Something... Read Full Overview