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Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
1881
1975
Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville
Windham, Basil
Wodehouse, P.G.
Uneasy Money
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"Uneasy Money" by P. G. Wodehouse is a comedic novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around William FitzWilliam Delamere Chalmers, known as Lord Dawlish, who faces a financial dilemma while navigating the expectations of his fiancée, Claire Fenwick, and the complexities of high society. The novel appears to explore themes of wealth, social status, and personal integrity, often through humorous exchanges and misadventures. The opening of "Uneasy Money" introduces us to Lord Dawlish, a kind-hearted man who is well-liked yet financially challenged. As he waits for Claire at a restaurant, he is drawn into an amusing interaction with a disheveled man selling odd trinkets and bemoaning his poverty. This scene establishes Lord Dawlish’s generous but somewhat naïve character as he gives away his money, which is a focal point in his relationship with Claire, who is concerned about their financial future. The opening not only sets up Lord Dawlish’s internal conflict regarding his financial standing but also hints at the comedic and romantic entanglements that will follow, particularly as he unexpectedly inherits a significant fortune and must navigate the implications that accompany it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Humorous stories
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Love stories
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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