"The Intrusion of Jimmy" by P.G. Wodehouse is a lighthearted tale unfolding in the lively atmosphere of early 20th-century New York, where young Jimmy Pitt, now flush with cash, yearns for thrills beyond his inherited wealth. The story introduces us to Jimmy through the eyes of fellow Strollers' Club members, painting a picture of an eccentric yet generous soul fresh off the boat from Europe. His playful nature is soon put to the test through a daring bet: breaking into a house that very night. This sets the stage for a series of witty misadventures and explorations of character as Jimmy navigates high society and the consequences of his impulsive wager, promising readers a journey filled with charm, comedic chaos, and the quirky relationships that surround him.
The Intrusion of Jimmy
By P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
A restless young millionaire makes a risky bet, setting off a chain of humorous housebreaks and social blunders in a quest for excitement.
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About the AuthorSir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.
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