Books like Wodehouse on crime by P. G. Wodehouse
This compilation showcases P. G. Wodehouse’s talent for blending crime, mystery, and comedy. The book gathers a selection of his short stories—including "Strychnine in the Soup," "The Crime Wave at Blandings," and "Ukridge’s Accident Syndicate"—each narrated by Wodehouse’s characteristic wit. Prefaced by D.R. Bensen and beginning with a foreword from Isaac Asimov, the collection offers readers a lighthearted, yet engaging, exploration of crime and intrigue through Wodehouse’s unmistakable British humor.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: P. G. Wodehouse
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