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Comedic misadventures, eccentric characters, vintage Wodehouse.
If you're looking for a delightful escape, "Money For Nothing" offers a jaunt into classic Wodehouse wit. The tangled misadventures of its vibrant cast will charm you with humor that transcends time. It's the British comedy of errors that you didn't know you needed, complete with quirky aristocrats and shrewd schemers.
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ISBN: 9781841591490
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The action is mostly set at Rudge Hall, home to the obese miser Lester Carmody, and at Healthward Ho, a health farm run by 'Chimp Twist, along with his cohorts 'Soapy' and 'Dolly' Molloy. Hugo Camody, Lester's nephew, and his friend Ronnie Fish, would appear later in Blandings Castle, home of Ronnie's uncle Lord Emsworth. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Comedic misadventures, eccentric characters, vintage Wodehouse.
If you're looking for a delightful escape, "Money For Nothing" offers a jaunt into classic Wodehouse wit. The tangled misadventures of its vibrant cast will charm you with humor that transcends time. It's the British comedy of errors that you didn't know you needed, complete with quirky aristocrats and shrewd schemers.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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