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·"Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in." EVELYN WAUGH
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Although the story of Uncle Dynamite concerns Bill Oakshott's struggle to find ways of getting his girl while financing his inheritance at Ashenden Manor, the real hero of the book is Frederick Altamont Cornwallis, fifth Earl of Ickenham. This noble lord describes himself as 'one of the hottest earls that ever donned a coronet' and he was also one of his creator's favourite characters, featuring in three other novels. Lord Ickenham sees it as his mission to bring a little joy into the lives of others, and on this occasion he surpasses himself.
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This is the usual Wodehouse Romp that occupies a couple of hours. The Kindle app for my android phone worked really well and I found it very easy to read on this machine. Only problem was the price. £4.95 for a 60 year old text of about 150 pages seems extortionate.
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Bill Oakshott is in love with his cousin, Hermione. Hermione's father, Bill's uncle, is the fearsome Sir Aylmer Bostok, who has taken up residence in what should be Bill's home and refuses to be shifted. Bill needs to get the girl of his dreams and wrest control of his home from his uncle. This is easier said than done, as Hermione is now engaged to Reginald "Pongo" Twistleton. Pongo had been engaged to an American sculptress, Sally Painter, but they parted after Pongo refused to smuggle Sally's friend's jewellery into America.
Who better to help than Frederick Altamont Cornwallis, fifth Earl of Ickenham, `one of the hottest earls that ever donned a coronet', better known to Pongo as Uncle Fred, now at leisure to spread sweetness and light as only he knows how as his disapproving wife, Jane, Lady Ickenham, is en route for the West Indies. Cue a visit to Bill's country home, where Uncle Fred can spin his usual schemes of disguise and impersonation.
This, the second novel to feature Uncle Fred, is another superb farce in the great Wodehouse tradition.
Who better to help than Frederick Altamont Cornwallis, fifth Earl of Ickenham, `one of the hottest earls that ever donned a coronet', better known to Pongo as Uncle Fred, now at leisure to spread sweetness and light as only he knows how as his disapproving wife, Jane, Lady Ickenham, is en route for the West Indies. Cue a visit to Bill's country home, where Uncle Fred can spin his usual schemes of disguise and impersonation.
This, the second novel to feature Uncle Fred, is another superb farce in the great Wodehouse tradition.
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For anyone familiar with P. G. Woodhouse's writing this book is a true pearl. As always up to his best in this fantastic amalgamation of fun, snobbery and pure entertainment.
Even though I am not a native to the English language - I do enjoy reading English books. And I must say that I thoroughly enjoy P.G. Woodhouse. Uncle Dynamite (Fred) was introduced in the Blandings Castle series and this series I also recommend. P. G. Woodhouse at his very best. ENJOY!
René Olsen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Even though I am not a native to the English language - I do enjoy reading English books. And I must say that I thoroughly enjoy P.G. Woodhouse. Uncle Dynamite (Fred) was introduced in the Blandings Castle series and this series I also recommend. P. G. Woodhouse at his very best. ENJOY!
René Olsen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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