by P. G. Wodehouse
About this book
P. G. Wodehouse's Little Nugget is a delightful comedy of schemes and hijinks centered on young Ogden Ford, a wealthy boy with a colorful past and an even more complicated present. When his estranged mother, the determined Mrs. Nesta Ford, learns that her ex-husband has custody of their son, she hatches an audacious plan to spirit the boy away for a yachting adventure. What begins as a simple abduction quickly spirals into a hilarious web of deception involving a reluctant schoolmaster, ambitious accomplices, and the ever-present threat of dangerous pursuers seeking to kidnap the boy for ransom.
Set in the golden age of English society, this witty novel showcases Wodehouse's signature humor and masterful storytelling. The author expertly weaves together fast-paced plot twists, eccentric characters, and clever dialogue that crackle with charm and absurdity. Each character pursues their own agenda with unwavering determination, creating increasingly farcical situations that somehow resolve in surprisingly satisfying ways.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy classic British humor and sophisticated comedies of error, Little Nugget delivers the warmth and wit that made Wodehouse beloved across generations. This timeless tale reminds us that in matters of the heart—and the pocketbook—desperate measures often lead to the most entertaining outcomes. Ideal for fans of P. G. Wodehouse seeking a lighter, perfectly crafted escape into early twentieth-century eccentricity.
