A Damsel in Distress


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(4.7 Sterne; 592 Bewertungen)

A Damsel in Distress is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919 by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17 1919. It had previously been serialised in The Saturday Evening Post, between May and June that year.
Golf-loving American composer George Bevan falls in love with a mysterious young lady who takes refuge in his taxicab one day; when he tracks her down to a romantic rural manor, mistaken identity leads to all manner of brouhaha. (summary from Wikipedia) (7 hr 31 min)

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Chapter 1 29:24 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 2 20:03 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 3 16:30 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 4 14:46 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 5 12:53 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 6 26:04 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 7 20:04 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 8 13:02 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 9 17:26 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 10 11:03 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 11 15:41 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 12 8:28 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 13 16:29 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 14 16:30 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 15 29:24 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 16 20:40 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 17 11:11 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 18 11:08 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 19 15:18 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 20 14:06 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 21 27:36 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 22 15:14 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 23 19:12 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 24 13:06 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Chapter 25 7:13 Gelesen von Yazpistachio
Chapter 26 19:32 Gelesen von Madame Tusk
Damsel In Distress, A 9:02 Gelesen von Yazpistachio

Bewertungen

Delightful Wodehouse Wit!


(5 Sterne)

Well-crafted and, at times, laugh-out-loud British humor abounds in this comic novel about the culture and manners of the upper classes. Hilarious miscommunications give rise to clever plot twists in this enjoyable and sweet romance. The book is very well read by 'Madame Tuft'. I thoroughly enjoyed her delivery, and her charming use of accents. Nicely done!

Sweet story


(5 Sterne)

Listened to this again, and loved it again. :-) Original review - November 24, 2009 This is such a sweet story. A nice bit of misunderstanding leads to a strange sort of love triangle and all sorts of misadventures for two people, one US born and one of the British aristocracy. Of course, with Wodehouse, true love always triumphs, but getting there is a blast. Readers are excellent, nice job with voices and accents.

Excellent Wodehouse Comedy


(5 Sterne)

This book was an absolute riot. It has a great cast of characters, written to be both true to life and comical. When you add to that an excellent reading by Yazpistachio and Madame Tusk, the characters (and the humor) come to life - from the dippy Reggie Bing to the snobbish Lady Caroline. Underlying it all is a romance hampered (or is it helped?) by a case of mistaken identity.

Funny, funny, and a perfect mood lifter


(5 Sterne)

Highly amusing look at the supposedly sophisticated aristocrats of England. At times, I was so amused and chuckling out loud. Characters seem to get what they deserve whether that is live happily ever after, remain arrogant and alone or become more ridiculous than ever. The readers were both excellent. This is one of the few Librovox recordings I may listen to again.

Delightful!


(5 Sterne)

First of all, a wonderful novel. Funny and clever, with a gently satirical plot full of romantic dealings in the upper class. The two readers both do a great job with the voices and accents and bring the characters to life. I found the altering refreshing as the quality stayed constant throughout. Loved listening to this, thank you to the readers!


(5 Sterne)

This is a fun comedy-romance by one of my very favorite authors. It contains a lot of mistaken identity and misunderstanding. I would highly recommend this book. This Librovox version was very well read, nice and clear and their cadence and intonation do not distract from the story itself.

sweet and funny


(5 Sterne)

sweet romantic comedy written with the dry realism that P G W is so good at. even the worst characters are loveable. The two ladies who read this are fantastic. I will definitely be looking for more by them.


(4.5 Sterne)

What can I say, this book was brilliantly written and brilliantly read. Really well done. A well spun tale with Wodehouse humor at its finest. The reader does an excellent job with clear diction and clever accents.