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A Damsel in Distress transports readers to Blandings Castle in Hampshire, the famed seat of the Earls of Marshmoreton. Here, P. G. Wodehouse weaves a classic comedic narrative showcasing the misadventures of British nobility and their ever‑confounding household staff. The story blends Wodehouse’s signature wit with a charmingly nostalgic portrait of English aristocratic life.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: P. G. Wodehouse
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