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"Something Fresh" is the delightful debut novel of P. G. Wodehouse's beloved Blandings Castle series, introducing readers to the eccentric world of the British aristocracy and the colorful characters who inhabit it. The narrative revolves around the absent-minded Clarence Threepwood, 9th Earl of Emsworth, and a valuable Egyptian scarab that has gone missing. When an American millionaire believes the Earl has stolen his prized artifact, he hires the struggling writer Ashe Marson to recover it. Meanwhile, the adventurous Joan Valentine is also dispatched to the castle on a secret mission of her own.

As both Ashe and Joan find themselves posing as servants within the grand estate, they must navigate the rigid social hierarchies and the watchful eye of the efficient butler, Beach. The work is a masterclass in farcical comedy, featuring the signature wit and intricate plotting that would become Wodehouse's hallmark. From its sharp observations of the English class system to its whimsical portrayal of country house life, "Something Fresh" remains a foundational work of humor. This novel offers an engaging and lighthearted exploration of deception, romance, and the charming absurdities of the landed gentry.

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• Plný název: Something Fresh
• Autor: P. G. Wodehouse
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Pevná
• Počet stran: 258
• EAN: 9781025360164
• ISBN: 1025360168
• ID: 52267876
• Nakladatelství: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnost: 540 g
• Rozměry: 234 × 156 × 16 mm
• Datum vydání: 14. February 2026

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