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A Pelican At Blandings

By: P.G. Wodehouse
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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The setting is Blandings Castle in rural Shropshire England, idyllic country seat of eccentric Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth.

It is summer time and Blandings is bursting with bizarre visitors including his Lordship's sister Lady Constance and Alaric, Duke of Dunstable. The Duke brings with him a recently purchased painting of a rather fetching nude which, it seems, everyone wants to get their hands on. American visitor, Wilbur Trout believes the nude resembles his latest ex-wife, whilst Lord Emsworth is convinced the portrait bears more than a passing resemblance to his peerless prize pig, the Empress!

Soon Blandings becomes a hornet's nest of theft, forgery, imposters - and romance. Luckily Emsworth's brother, Sir Galahad, illustrious member of the old Pelican Club, is on hand to sort things out...

 Classics Literature & Fiction Funny Comedy
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"An idyllic world of sublime comedy. No better place of escape."
"Wodehouse brightens up the dullest day and lightens the heaviest heart."
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Listened to this in two sittings . A nice easy listen with predictable Wodehouse characters brought to life in a way only Martin Jarvis can do so. Very enjoyable

A nice easy listen

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Martin Jarvis is the perfect narrator for the timeless classics of Wodehouse. hours of pleasure.

Magical

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Great story, although maybe not one of his finest; great narrator; and plenty of laughs to keep listeners chuckling out loud even in the 21st century.

Great fun

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Well read with good character voices, a narrator capable of captivating a distracted mind and so relaxing the body, perfect for nights I can't sleep

thoroughly enjoyable

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Very well narrated. Enjoyable light hearted fun.
I felt the narrator gave a perfect rendering of all the characters. Gally Clarence and Aunt Connie especially! Recommended.

A good listen

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