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When Jimmy Pitt bets an actor friend that any fool could burgle a house, offering to demonstrate the feat that very night, he puts his reputation on the line.
Jimmy hires the services of a professional burglar, but his difficulties are increased when he has the misfortune to select police captain McEachern’s house for the burglary. And imagine Jimmy’s consternation when he learns that Captain McEachern’s daughter is none other than the beautiful Molly, whom he has worshipped from afar for quite some time.
The story moves from New York to Dreever Castle in Shropshire, England, where Jimmy’s bird comes home to roost—with a vengeance.
Filled with the sights, smells, and sounds of rural England, A Gentleman of Leisure contains all the wit and humor we have come to expect from the inimitable P. G. Wodehouse.
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"Also known as "The Intrusion of Jimmy". Likeable characters abound in this tale of Americans and Brits, diamonds and detectives, crooks and Peers of the Realm. Not as many laugh out loud moments as in a Bertie Wooster story or a Blandings Castle tale, but a cute story."
— Stephen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[Davidson’s] light characterizations of the British male uppercrust come off well…The story is hilarious. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“The reader, Frederick Davidson, has a very interesting voice and uses it well to bring the various characters to life.”
— Library Journal
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
A Gentleman of Leisure Listener Reviews
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" Fairly typically Wodehouse here, so an enjoyable light romantic comedy - comfort reading for what ails you. One of his better solo novels. "
— Dave, 1/9/2014 -
" Wodehouse, read in a day at the Clifty Falls Inn between swims. Not my favorite, but still full of the Joy That Is Wodehouse for me. "
— Greg, 12/30/2013 -
" After more than one of the scenes felt shockingly familiar, I began to fear that Wodehouse had recycled a plot: upon investigation, I discovered that I'd read an earlier (1909) version of this same story called The Gem Collector. "
— Ruth, 12/3/2013 -
" Audiobook version fabulous, in the vein of "Importance of Being Earnest." Frederick Davidson is a fabulous narrator. "
— Ellen, 8/26/2013 -
" A fun,light read. Written in 1922, the phrases and slang from both the Bowery and English countryside are quite entertaining. I had to smile each time the author made a point of mentioning "electric" light. "
— Gene, 1/10/2013 -
" I downloaded this from Librivox and had a thoroughly good time. There was only one volunteer reader for this book and he was actually very good. PG Woodhouse is always good to listen to while driving. "
— Joni, 10/31/2012 -
" His books are quite predictable, but enjoyable when I'm in between other stories. "
— Samantha, 2/3/2010 -
" ummmmmmm........... its witty what more can i say.... just go through it for the heck of it.... "
— Bharathi, 7/26/2009 -
" Not the usual Wodehouse stuff but enjoyable nonetheless. And this offers a ringside view of the master honing his craft. Thank you Librivox for making my bicycle rides pleasant! "
— Prasad, 3/2/2009 -
" Entertaining early romantic comedy, themed around Americans in Europe (UK) as was typical of Wodehouse plots during this period. The over-the-top dialect of the the New York burglar does wear a bit thin. "
— Ian, 9/30/2007 -
" Wonderfully romantic Wodehouse! As is generally the case, the female lead was a bit underdeveloped, but the masterful hero, Jimmy Pitt, was swoon-worthy. "
— Janice, 5/12/2003
About P. G. Wodehouse
Jonathan Cecil (1939–2011) was a vastly experienced actor, appearing at Shakespeare’s Globe as well as in such West End productions as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Seagull, and The Bed before Yesterday. He toured in The Incomparable Max, Twelfth Night, and An Ideal Husband, while among his considerable television and film appearances were The Rector’s Wife, Just William, Murder Most Horrid, and As You Like It.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.