{"product_id":"death-at-the-excelsior-and-other-stories-9781513207544","title":"Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eComprising of seven works of short fiction, ranging in genres from crime to tender romance, \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Excelsior and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e depict tales of mystery and love with humor. Featuring some of P.G Wodehouse's most famous characters, four of the seven stories follow the misadventures of Jeeves and Bertie or Reggie Pepper. When a friend needs help convincing his uncle to approve of his bride-to-be, Jeeves and Bertie concoct a plan that includes the use of romance novels in \u003ci\u003eJeeves in the Springtime. \u003c\/i\u003e Reggie Pepper's trouble takes center stage in \u003ci\u003eThe Test Case, \u003c\/i\u003e when his lover voices her doubts that they could ever marry. Other stories within the collection introduce new characters, including a clever and witty young woman named Eve in \u003ci\u003eThe Best Sauce. \u003c\/i\u003e Working as a paid companion to a woman with a stormy temper, Eve is unhappy but is settled in her bleak condition. However, when a man from her past, Peter Rayner, shows up in hopes to marry Eve, she devises a plan of petty pranks to scare him out of the house. Finally, in the title story, \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Excelsior, \u003c\/i\u003e depicts a thrilling murder-mystery. When a previously healthy sailor is found dead in the Excelsior boarding house, Detective Snyder and his assistant, Oakes, must catch the killer before they strike again. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembled posthumously, \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Excelsior and Other Stories \u003c\/i\u003e features classic works of P.G Wodehouse's short fiction, sampling from each genre he mastered. With simple language and excellent description, \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Excelsior and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a perfect introduction to P.G Wodehouse and his beloved characters. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Excelsior and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is now presented in an easy-to-read font and with a fun, eye-catching cover to cater to contemporary audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWodehouse, P. G.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse \u003c\/b\u003e (1881-1975) was an English author. Though he was named after his godfather, the author was not a fan of his name and more commonly went by \u003cb\u003eP.G Wodehouse. \u003c\/b\u003e Known for his comedic work, Wodehouse created reoccurring characters that became a beloved staple of his literature. Though most of his work was set in London, Wodehouse also spent a fair amount of time in the United States. Much of his work was converted into an \"American\" version, and he wrote a series of Broadway musicals that helped lead to the development of the American musical. P.G Wodehouse's eclectic and prolific canon of work both in Europe and America developed him to be one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862184399122,"sku":"9781513207544","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_857f43a5-9b11-4f24-a74e-7f05db24689e.jpg?v=1737616063","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/death-at-the-excelsior-and-other-stories-9781513207544","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}