A Gentleman of Leisure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Gentleman of Leisure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville) (1881–1975).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Gentleman of Leisure" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel published in 1910. Wealthy bachelor Jimmy Pitt falls for a mysterious woman during an ocean voyage, then finds himself breaking into a New York policeman's house on a bet. When fate reunites him with his love at an English castle, Jimmy must navigate a world of imposters, detectives, jewel thieves, and scheming relatives—all while a valuable necklace tempts everyone under the roof.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Gentleman of Leisure
- Author credits: Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville) (1881–1975)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- United States -- Fiction
- Burglary -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Love stories
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Police -- Family relationships -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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