"Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of short stories that blends mysterious events with comedic storytelling, likely from the early 1900s. The initial story kicks off with the shocking discovery of Captain John Gunner's death in Mrs. Pickett's boarding house, weaving dark humor into a puzzle of possible foul play among the oddball residents. As Constable Grogan and Mrs. Pickett find the body, they start a cascade of questions about how he died, with ideas of poisoning, apoplexy, or a heart attack. The story picks up speed, as Detective Oakes seeks to discover the truth and uncovers clues that hint at secretive behaviors in the boarding house, making everything even more difficult and leading to a surprising confession.
Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories
By P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
In a house full of quirky characters, the sudden death of a captain unravels a web of secrets and suspicions, blending humor with an unexpected crime.
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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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