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Wilhelmina “Billie” Bennett, red-haired daughter of American millionaire Rufus, loves golf, dogs and Tennyson—and is to marry Eustace Hignett, the weak, poetry-writing son of Mrs. Horace Hignett, the famous English writer on theosophy. Enter Sam Marlowe, Eustace's cousin, who plays tournament golf, and Jane Hubbard, Billie's big-game-hunting friend, and another romp in the inimitable Wodehouse style unfolds.
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"A charming little romp, sort of a romantic comedy of errors. Starts out as a love triangle, but unlikely complications keep piling up until it's more like a love dodecahedron. Every time you think you know where it's going, Wodehouse throws a new monkey wrench into the works. All narrated in that dry, deadpan, uniquely British voice. Wodehouse makes frequent asides to the reader, apologizing for his digressions, scolding the characters for being too harsh, and even grumbling about the changes that will no doubt be made when the book is turned into a movie(!). And if it hasn't been made into a movie yet, it darn well ought to be..."
— J. (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Mr. Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in.”
— Evelyn Waugh -
“One of Britain’s most talented comic writers.”
— Time -
“Has many of the qualities of the author's more mature later novels (eccentric characters, clever farce, and inventive metaphors), as well as the additional charm of being a diamond in the rough…Frederick Davidson, as usual, adds to the fun with his energetic reading.”
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“Davidson’s semi-voiced readings of Wodehousian tales are wonderful…His range of accents and his ability to capture emotional intonations add enjoyment of Woodhouse’s fine humor.”
— Kliatt
The Girl on the Boat Listener Reviews
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" Lotta fun. This was a notch or two above his norm, which is of course good. Nobody spins a metaphor like this man. From this book, just one will do. His mouth "gaped like a hole in a sliding cliff." "
— Douglas, 2/7/2014 -
" Hilarious! A great read. Wodehouse is one of the best. "
— Joy, 1/21/2014 -
" Hilarious and random--elephant guns and electric pianos! "
— Elena, 1/17/2014 -
" Vintage Wodehouse. A beautiful red-haired girl in search of her Galahad. A hypochondriac American in search of a peaceful summer of health and relaxation. And 3 young men in search of the redhead. Only one of the men is right for Billie, the redhead, but she doesn't know it, the others have their persuasive points, and the Atlantic crossing takes 9 days on the slow boat. Charming and easygoing, like a Tanqueray and tonic on a warm summer night. "
— Nick, 1/14/2014 -
" Another free audio book for commuting... Classic PG Wodehouse story of complex relationships, this time three young men smitten by a pretty girl. I enjoy Wodehouse's witty descriptions and sarcasm when writing about wealthy people in the early 1920s. This wasn't one of his best books, but did have some good lines. "
— Kim, 1/13/2014 -
" Not my favorite Wodehouse novel, but still pretty good. "
— J, 1/7/2014 -
" Typical Wodehouse romantic romp through comical complications. Gotta love it! "
— Doc, 1/6/2014 -
" P.G. Wodehouse's non-Jeeves stories are often not as entertaining, but this one lives up to his standard! Full of farcical situations, wonderfully comic descriptions and a cast of adorably bumbling characters, it's a delightful romp from start to finish. I enjoyed it immensely. "
— Mandolin, 11/28/2013 -
" great book... the occasions and situations were too funny... "
— Ronak, 11/28/2013 -
" Wodehouse is generally good for many chuckles, but this one seemed to wander too often... "
— Abischenk, 11/7/2013 -
" Really 3.5. Love me some Wodehouse. "
— Teresa, 11/4/2013 -
" I love reading Wodehouse but found this one really slow and boring. "
— Kimberly, 10/4/2013 -
" it's probably not a good advert for David Mitchell's latest that I broke off in the middle of it and read this instead but hey... "
— Colin, 5/19/2013 -
" Not Wodehouse's best, but still thoroughly entertaining. "
— Mark, 3/20/2013 -
" Honestly, this is a Wodehouse book and should be better, but it is coming to understand what it must be and works. "
— Meghan, 8/15/2012 -
" Excellent audio book. Kara is one of Librivox's best readers and her reading lets the humor shine through in this book! "
— alibrivoxfan, 6/30/2012 -
" Good stuff, always a climax of hilarity before the book ends -- keeps me coming back for more Wodehouse! "
— Jessica, 1/3/2012 -
" This was my first Wodehouse book and I enjoyed it. It was a bit long winded in parts but I enjoyed the story for the most part. I look forward to reading some more books by this author. "
— Tamara, 12/28/2011 -
" ah...nothing like a book that makes one chortle in a room full of one's teenage children... "
— Anne, 12/25/2011 -
" Good humor ......... my first by Wodehouse....... different type of humor than bill bryson.. "
— Vinay, 9/30/2011 -
" Wodehouse is one of my favorites for making me feel intellectual, but not bored to death. He always makes me laugh, and he's British, so I'm being cultured too. Win-win. "
— Kaitlyn, 9/12/2011 -
" Is it possibly to call a Wodehouse novel too silly? Every novel by him is always good for some cheer and chuckles, but this one lacked some of his classic excellent character development. "
— Liz, 5/17/2011 -
" Pure fun. <br/><br/>Wodehouse's mastery of the English language will be appreciated by all intelligent readers: his use of inventive figurative language is especially delightful. "
— Ruthette, 5/13/2011 -
" Snarky narrator ridicules the behavoir of the silly characters in this story of young lovers making a mess of their relationships through nonsensical ideas and actions. Indeed, everyone in the story behaves like asses. "
— Jack, 3/14/2011 -
" I read the "Three Men and a Maid" version and of course I enjoyed it...it's Wodehouse. Like a lot of his stories, it's an across-the-Atlantic romance. I think I prefer his earlier works, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. "
— Barry, 2/12/2011 -
" Classic Wodehouse. Everyone is busy doing nothing at all but getting tied up into knots. America, England, heroes and villains and all that rot. "
— Leonardo, 2/6/2011 -
" Not my favorite Wodehouse novel, but still pretty good. "
— Julia, 1/9/2011 -
" Honestly, this is a Wodehouse book and should be better, but it is coming to understand what it must be and works. "
— Meghan, 12/21/2010 -
" I'd give it four stars, if it weren't for the blackface scene. "
— Lyddie, 11/13/2010 -
" Not Wodehouse's finest, I believe, but still well worth the read. Is there any published Wodehouse not worth the read? <br/> <br/>One small quibble with this edition. The artist got the color of the lady's bathrobe wrong on the dust jacket. I believe it was blue. "
— Stephen, 10/2/2010 -
" Wodehouse is one of my favorites for making me feel intellectual, but not bored to death. He always makes me laugh, and he's British, so I'm being cultured too. Win-win. "
— Kaitlyn, 7/25/2010 -
" Hilarious and random--elephant guns and electric pianos! "
— Elena, 7/2/2010 -
" This was my first Wodehouse book and I enjoyed it. It was a bit long winded in parts but I enjoyed the story for the most part. I look forward to reading some more books by this author. "
— Tamara, 6/7/2010
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.