1 Aug 2000

The Mating Season (by P G Wodehouse)

'The Mating Season' is one of the books about Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves, by the brilliant PG Wodehouse. It's set in the early part of the 20th century amongst the unashamed upper-class 'idle rich'.

In this book, Bertie goes to stay at Deverill Hall. He lives in fear that the rather soppy Madeleine Bassett will decide to marry him. Complex and amusing situations are tidily resolved by his Jeeves, as ever.

There is some gentle humour and clever plotting.  These work particularly well when read aloud.  I have just read this to my sons (aged 11 and 13) and we all enjoyed it very much.

Recommended.

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