The novel features Ogden Ford and his mother Nesta (both previously encountered in The Little Nugget (1913)). Nesta has remarried, to the hen-pecked, baseball-loving millionaire Mr. Peter Pett, and Ogden remains spoilt and obnoxious. The story takes its title from the charismatic character of Jimmy Crocker, Nesta's nephew and a reforming playboy. 'Jim' is called upon to assist in the kidnapping of Ogden, amongst much confusion involving imposters, crooks, detectives, butlers, aunts etc. - all in the name of romance of course. Piccadilly Jim has been adapted as a film three times, in 1919, 1936 and 2004, with Jimmy Crocker played by, respectively, Owen Moore, Robert Montgomery and Sam Rockwell. The 2004 version had a screenplay adapted by Julian Fellowes and was directed by John McKay.

"Piccadilly Jim" is a delightful and humorous novel written by P. G. Wodehouse, a renowned British author celebrated for his witty and lighthearted storytelling. This story revolves around the misadventures of James "Jim" Crocker, a charming but somewhat irresponsible young man living in New York. Jim, known for his penchant for mischief and practical jokes, and leads a carefree life until he finds himself entangled in a series of comic situations. His world turns topsy-turvy when he is mistaken for someone else - a notorious London playboy named "Piccadilly Jim. "As the narrative unfolds, Jim's accidental masquerade leads to hilarious misunderstandings and a romantic entanglement. Caught up in a whirlwind of comedic events and he must navigate through the complications while trying to win the heart of Ann Chester, a spirited and also independent young woman. Wodehouse's masterful storytelling skillfully weaves together eccentric characters, humorous dialogues, and also improbable coincidences. The novel is a delightful farce filled with mistaken identities, romantic escapades, and clever wordplay which that keeps readers thoroughly entertained. "Piccadilly Jim" is a testament to Wodehouse's wit and ability to bring laughter to his readers. With its delightful blend of humor, romance, and light-hearted satire, the novel remains a beloved classic, offering a charming escape into a world of uproarious adventures and timeless entertainment.

Piccadilly Jim, by P. G. Wodehouse, was first published on February 24, 1917 by Dodd, Mead and Company in New York. It was subsequently published in London in May 1918 by Herbert Jenkins. It is based on a story originally published in the Saturday Evening Post from September 16 to November 11, 1916. The book sees Jimmy Crocker, also known as “Piccadilly Jim,” trying to escape his increasingly bad reputation by returning to New York from London. On the way, he meets and falls in love with Ann Chester, and agrees to help her kidnap Ogden, her cousin, for his own good. Their plans go awry and become more convoluted as impersonations, explosives and a determined detective get in the way. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Best of P. G. Wodehouse (Set of 3 Books) Mike/ Piccadilly Jim/ My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse: Enjoy the humor and wit of P. G. Wodehouse with this collection of three beloved books. "Mike," "Piccadilly Jim," and "My Man Jeeves" showcase Wodehouse's comedic genius and knack for storytelling.

You might have heard how the universe began with the Big Bang? Well, the universe as Jim Wimple knows it is about to end. With a Bazoom! Not only are Bazoom! scooters super fast and deadly cool, but fierce (and swoonsome) older girl Fiona has just started riding hers to and from school, and possibly out of Jim's life forever. Disaster! Jim Wimple needs a Bazoom!, and fast. So he and his best friend Will devise a clever scheme, which involves having to sneak into Dad's workplace. But when the boys break into the Mallet & Mullet 'accountancy' office they find that the walls are lined with ancient portraits, the staff are highly secretive, and Jim's dad's office bears the sign 'G Reaper'. . . And then all hell really breaks loose. What would YOU do if you thought your dad might be . . . Death?! Illustrated with cool art by artist Jamie Littler.

Another fast and fun adventure about life, death and all the hilarity in between . . . Jim is getting to grips with his father's rather unusual job at the Dead End Office and is keeping the truth secret as a promise to Dad. But when Jim sees that Will's grandma is next on the list of Death Dates, he springs into action. Even though Granny Maggot is smelly, mean-spirited and VERY unfriendly, his best friend Will adores her. Jim has to do something! If the boys can keep Will's granny safe until midnight, can they save her life?

“P.G. Wodehouse is still the funniest writer ever to have put words on paper.”—Hugh Laurie Uncle Fred’s nephew Pongo has just smashed the prized statue of his lady love’s father. His troubles multiply as the replacement bust is revealed to be a smuggling vessel filled with jewels. This bust busting gut buster has Uncle Fred and Wodehouse himself at the very height of their work.

Liza thought she was prepared to lose her father—but coping is harder than she ever imagined When Liza’s dad finds out he has less than a year to live, he asks his family to help him make his remaining time as happy as possible. After the initial shock, twelve-year-old Liza, her three siblings, and their mother resolve to make her dad’s last year wonderful—especially on Christmas, his favorite holiday. Liza tries hard to prepare herself for living without him. But after he’s gone, she finds that she is still not ready—and maybe she never will be. The family, now faced with financial problems, has to move into a smaller home, which adds to their tension and anger. As another holiday season approaches, Liza feels celebrating without her dad is disloyal, and boycotts the holiday. Liza’s search for the courage to face her grief, anger, and guilt will resonate with readers of any age who have survived the loss of a loved one. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection.