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Sam the Sudden
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025965192
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sam the Sudden is a sparkling comedic novel by the master of English humor, P.G. Wodehouse. Set against the charming backdrop of Valley Fields-a quiet London suburb-the story follows the impulsive and energetic Sam Shotter. Having recently returned from America with a restless spirit, Sam finds himself captivated by the beautiful Kay Derrick. What begins as a classic romantic pursuit quickly devolves into a delightful tangle of suburban intrigue, mistaken identities, and a frantic search for buried treasure.
As Sam navigates the eccentricities of his neighbors and the schemes of a colorful cast of characters, including the formidable Lord Tilbury and the unscrupulous Chimp Twist, Wodehouse weaves a narrative filled with his trademark wit and linguistic dexterity. The novel brilliantly balances lighthearted romance with a fast-paced plot involving a long-lost hoard of money hidden within the walls of a mundane suburban villa. Sam the Sudden stands as a quintessential example of Wodehouse's ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering readers a joyous escape into a world of clever dialogue and heartwarming resolution. It remains a celebrated work for its sharp social observation and its enduring status as a masterpiece of early twentieth-century humor.
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