- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (2 Sep 1980)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140050337
- ISBN-13: 978-0140050332
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 535,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the absence of his managing sister, the ninth Earl of Emsworth calls in the Hon. Galahad Threepwood to help him pair off the assorted godsons, impostors and pretty girls. Fortunately, many years membership of the Pelican Club have given Galahad the edge in quick thinking.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The ninth of Wodehouse's "Blandings" series is pretty much exactly what you would expect from the master of the light comic novel. Once again, we meet the mild and much put-upon pig fancier Lord Emsworth, as his 52-room ancestral abode is descended upon by all manner of family, pushy neighbors, mountebanks, and assorted hangers-on. The titular pelican is Lord Emsworth's younger brother Galahad, whose membership in London's Pelican Club propels him into all manner of misadventures, often involving various godsons. That's the case here, as one of these godsons prevails upon him to advance his case for marriage to the niece of another guest, an odious Duke. Galahad is also involved in a complicated scheme to swap a painting in the gallery before the Duke can sell it to a lovelorn American. The usual Wodehousian complications are unleashed on two sets of young lovers, and Galahad is prevailed upon to sort out all the imposters and guide events to a happy conclusion. As usual, an entirely enjoyable bit of fun.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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If you like PGW, this will send you into transports of delight. If you have never read any Wodehouse this is a great place to begin. At age thirteen, it was my first Wodehouse and I've been hooked ever since. The plot is marvellously twisted and every character is woven wonderfully and interwoven with the plot and other characters splendidly. It is advisable not to read this book in public or they might cart you away. Even in private be forewarned of extensive internal injuries from laughing too hard. The book will keep you going from start to finish.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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When one has read a few of Wodehouse Blandings one knows precisely what to expect: pure potiness, romance and impersonation. This book is no different. Indeed, on reading many of them in a row, I have real trouble keeping the books separate in my mind - in fact I would say it is almost impossible - each book being a variation on a theme. I suppose one would have to admit that the plots are formulaic and there is a certain sameness, but so what, you get precisely what it says on the tin. What is extraordinary though is that this book written about 50 years after the first book retains the self same atmosphere as the first and subsequent books - the seismic changes in modern history simply have no impact. In that sense the books are more akin to fantasy.
Thanks again go to Fr James V Schall for getting me back into Wodehouse after a 20 year gap.
Thanks again go to Fr James V Schall for getting me back into Wodehouse after a 20 year gap.
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