Publisher's Synopsis
""A Damsel In Distress"" is a novel by the famous English author, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, first published in 1919. The book is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a young American composer named George Bevan, who falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy English girl named Lady Maud Marshmoreton. However, Lady Maud is already engaged to a man she doesn't love, and her father, Lord Marshmoreton, disapproves of George's social standing. As the story unfolds, George tries to win Lady Maud's heart while navigating the various obstacles in their way. Along the way, he receives help from a cast of eccentric characters, including a butler who dreams of being a clergyman, a valet who is a secret poet, and a chorus girl who is mistaken for Lady Maud. The book is full of Wodehouse's trademark wit and humor, and is set against the backdrop of the English countryside and the glittering social scene of London. It is a delightful and charming story that will leave readers feeling uplifted and entertained.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
