Publisher, Audio Partners (April 2003)

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"One of Britain's most talented comic writers." --Time

"Wodehouse is still the funniest writer ever to have put words on paper." --The Sunday Telegraph

"No need ever to fear that the British humorist would write a sentence too gruesome for any maiden aunt. For decades, Wodehouse has offered the world the sheer delights of wit, ridiculous situations, divine language and the fantasy of being very rich, very idle and very cosseted like Bertie Wooster. In every situation, Bertie is saved from disaster by that brilliant, problem-solving manservant Jeeves. This new release brings back old favorites such as the newt-loving Gussie Fink-Nottle and the sappy Madeline Bassett. Actor Cecil offers the essential Jeeves. Like David Suchet's Hercule Poirot, some actors simply own their audio roles." --USA Today

"Jonathan Cecil has to be one of the best audio readers ever. Without making listeners aware of what he is doing, he puts all the wit, frenzy and vocal impersonations into the narrative, making it an intriguing and funny story." --Sunday Patriot-News, Harrisburg PA.

"Cecil sounds like he was born to deliver each part. Listening to him as the deadpan genius butler Jeeves is like listening to a perfect character actor." --AudioFile Magazine

"Wodehouse and Cecil are a terrific pair. Cecil's narration is marvelous, as he perfectly evokes the character of Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster: good-natured, educated, articulate, but often befuddled as he finds himself drawn into hair brained schemes. Fortunately, he can rely on the sensible advice of his butler, Jeeves, to "pull him out of the soup," as Bertie would say. Cecil's lively performance highlights the humor of Wodehouse's words, and her creates distinctive voices for each character, which is an admirable accomplishment, considering nearly all of them are upper-crust British men. He is also faithful to directions in the text." --Publishers Weekly

First time available to the retail trade, this proven seller is the seventh title in our highly popular Jeeves series.

Bertie Wooster's friend Gussie Fink-Nottle is sentenced to 14 days for wading in the fountain at Trafalgar Square. Bertie is worried that Gussets fiancé Madeline will be angry because she has a distressing habit of turning her attentions to Bertie when her fiancé upsets her. Bertie has the bright idea of impersonating Gussie, and showing up at Deverill Hall. The situation is wonderfully comical when Gussie shows up, posing as Bertie. Only Jeeves, arriving in his own disguise, can sort out this mess.

About the Author: P.G. Wodehouse (1881 - 1975) was born in Guildford, England. His Bertie Wooster and Jeeves books have been extremely popular and have earned critics' accolades. Wodehouse is among the most respected writers of comedy.

About the Performer: Jonathan Cecil has had an extensive stage and screen career. Cecil has also read The Inimitable Jeeves, The Code of the Woosters: Jeeves to the Rescue and Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, all published by The Audio Partners.