First published 2006
At Blandings Castle, Lord Emsworth's prized pig Empress of Blandings has vanished—and with her, his hopes for agricultural glory. When imposters, scheming relatives, and a chaotic household staff threaten the porcine monarch's safety, Emsworth must summon his scattered wits to rescue his beloved animal. Navigating a labyrinth of deception and misunderstanding, he risks losing not just the competition, but his cherished pig. With bumbling determination and unexpected resourcefulness, Emsworth prepares for the most important rescue of his aristocratic life. At stake: one extraordinary pig and her owner's fragile reputation.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, comedy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, misunderstanding
216 pages · Paperback · rbooks