| Author |
Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975 |
| Title |
Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Death at the Excelsior -- Misunderstood -- The best sauce -- Jeeves and the chump Cyril -- Jeeves in the springtime -- Concealed art -- The test case.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The title story sets a tone of mystery intertwined with dark humor as it unravels the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Captain John Gunner in a boarding house, hinting at themes of intrigue while introducing characters like Mrs. Pickett, the boarding house owner, and various other eccentric residents. The opening of the story begins with the grim discovery of Captain Gunner's body by two characters: Constable Grogan and Mrs. Pickett. Their observations prompt speculation about the cause of death, which the doctor is uncertain about but suspects foul play involving poisoning, despite initial theories pointing towards apoplexy or a heart attack. As the plot unfolds, the mysterious circumstances deepen, particularly when it is revealed that the captain was previously in good health. The narrative quickly introduces Detective Oakes, who is assigned to investigate, and as he delves into the peculiar details surrounding the captain's demise, tension builds over the secretive behaviors of other characters in the boarding-house, ultimately leading to further complications and an unexpected confession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, English
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| Subject |
Wooster, Bertie (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jeeves (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Valets -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8176 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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