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The Gem Collector
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ISBN10: 9372011320
ISBN13: 9789372011326
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789372011326
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Gem Collector by P. G. Wodehouse introduces readers to Jimmy Pitt, a reformed burglar turned wealthy New Yorker, who once had a penchant for pocketing jewels. With a past that's as colorful as it is dubious, Jimmy has spent a significant amount of time in London's more questionable circles, but he now enjoys a life of leisure across the pond. However, his past is never too far behind, and an invitation to a house party in England threatens to bring old habits and memories to the fore. At the heart of the tale is a bet, a stolen necklace, and a case of mistaken identity. As Jimmy navigates the social intricacies of the English elite, he encounters Spike Mullins, an old accomplice from his burgling days, and Molly McEachern, a woman with whom Jimmy shares a complicated history. Wodehouse expertly intertwines romance, humor, and a dash of suspense as characters cross paths in a series of comedic misunderstandings and unexpected alliances. With its engaging plot and quintessential Wodehousian wit, The Gem Collector is a captivating tale of redemption, love, and the ever-blurring lines between one's past and present.
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