"The Prince and Betty" by P. G. Wodehouse is a lighthearted story set in the early 1900s and centers on Betty Silver, who is called to the island of Mervo by her stepfather following its shift from a monarchy. As Betty arrives at her friend Elsa's home on Long Island in distress, the readers learn of the mysterious circumstances of Betty's stepfather's request. At the same time, John, Prince of Mervo, is painted as a charming individual unaware of his royal destiny until fate intervenes; the novel explores the themes of love, responsibility, and humorous incidents that occur as characters' wishes come into conflict with outside constraints—especially as concerns Betty and her unexpected relationship with John, the Prince of Mervo, as Betty's arrival stirs up unforeseen circumstances in Mervo, impacting her future as well as John's, culminating in an unexpected royal order connecting their pathways.
The Prince and Betty
By P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
As a young woman journeys to a newly formed republic to answer a puzzling request, her fate becomes intertwined with a charming man unaware he's a prince.
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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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