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Something Fresh

By: P. G. Wodehouse
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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 As Wodehouse himself once noted, "Blandings has impostors like other houses have mice." On this particular occasion, there are two imposters, both intent on a dangerous enterprise. Lord Emsworth's secretary, the Efficient Baxter, is on the alert and determined to discover what is afoot - despite the distractions caused by the Honorable Freddie Threepwood's hapless affair of the heart.

Freddie is engaged to marry the daughter of a wealthy American who is a passionate collector of ancient Egyptian relics. When one treasure goes missing and a thousand-pound reward is offered for its return, Blandings becomes a madhouse as friends turn rivals in the scramble to retrieve the object.

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"Wodehouse is the greatest comic writer ever." (Douglas Adams)
"For Wodehouse there has been no fall of Man...the gardens of Blandings Castle are the original gardens of Eden from which we are all exiled." (Evelyn Waugh)
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Very much enjoyed the story line and narration , clever and amusing. Worthy of a listen

Very much enjoyed the story line and narration , clever and amusing

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Sorry, but there are just so many issues with the recording. In the first few seconds, just before the narrator gives the name of the book, there is even a loud click as the tape machine starts. The narrator's breathing is most intrusive. Of course it is partly redeemed by this being the first in a great series, but I'm looking out for a better recording.

A great story, but there are better narrators

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Classic convoluted Wodehouse plot. Narrator did a really good job of voice acting for quite a diverse range of parts but I found his own drawly, raspy voice really quite unpleasant to listen to. If it wasn’t for the plot I would have given up on it.

Great story almost spoiled by narration

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It didn’t have the same hilarious characters or plotting I’ve come to expect from P G Wodehouse

Not PG Wodehouse’s best

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I have always loved P G Wodehouse anyway & this narrator was absolutely amazing. I felt like I was there amongst all of the shenanigans. Thank you so much

Brilliant

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This is is the first in the Blandings Saga and a great place to start (although not completely necessary to do in chronological order). The narration is good and the story that was published 100 years ago is both funny and cracking in pace. A most enjoyable listen.

Wonderful Wodehouse!

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Hilarious, comfortingly formulaic, escapism. I love PG Wodehouse and this is highly entertaining, and beautifully delivered.

Delicious

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Magically and masterfully read by Frederick Davidson a new reader, to me , of the great Plum.
His characterisations bring the whole Wodehousian world vividly alive….. a real delight.

Delicious

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The story was typical P.G. Wodehouse but I struggled to listen due to the narration, it’s poor to say the least

Love the story but…

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Excellent reading and great story to relax with. Most enjoyable plot and the reader was perfect.

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