First published 2003
Bertie Wooster, a wealthy but hapless young English gentleman, stumbles through high society with one saving grace: his unflappable valet Jeeves. When Wooster's romantic and social misadventures threaten to derail his reputation, Jeeves invariably rescues him through cunning schemes and impeccable social manipulation. Whether deflecting unwanted marriage proposals, extricating Bertie from ridiculous family obligations, or smoothing over potentially scandalous social encounters, Jeeves transforms potential disasters into seamless victories. Each story becomes a delicate dance of wit, social protocol, and barely-averted catastrophe—with Jeeves always three steps ahead of everyone else. The result is a comic masterpiece of upper-class British absurdity, where intelligence and preparedness triumph over aristocratic bumbling.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, comedy
Vibes: humorous, whimsical, witty
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, social-climbing
Period: 20th-Century
273 pages · Hardcover · The Overlook Press