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Freddie Rooke gazed coldly at the breakfast-table. Through a gleaming eye-glass he inspected the revolting object which Parker, his faithful man, had placed on a plate before him. "Parker " His voice had a ring of pain. "Sir?" "What's this?" "Poached egg, sir." Freddie averted... Read Full Overview

A lively comic novel of independence, romance, and reinvention by P. G. Wodehouse. Jill the Reckless follows Jill Mariner, a spirited young woman who refuses to accept the limitations imposed by society and circumstance, choosing instead to shape her own path.

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Jill The Reckless is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States on October 8, 1920 by George H. Doran, New York, (under the title The Little Warrior), and in the United Kingdom by Herbert Jenkins, London, on 4 July 1921. The heroine here, Jill Mariner, is... Read Full Overview

P.G. Wodehouse's classic tale (originally published under the title "The Little Warrior") of Jill Mariner, a wealthy young woman engaged to Sir Derek Underhill. Following financial disaster, Jill's life takes several adventurous turns with schemes, relatives, chorus girls, and... Read Full Overview

Please visit www.ManorWodehouse.com to see the complete selection of P. G Wodehouse books available in the Manor Wodehouse Collection. Please also note that "Jill the Reckless" is also published under the title "The Little Warrior" (also available from Arc Manor). "Jill the Reckless"... Read Full Overview

The heroine here, Jill Mariner, is a young woman from the lower end of the upper class. We follow her through financial disaster, a broken engagement, an awkward stay with some grasping relatives, employment as a chorus girl, and of course, the finding of true love.Other characters... Read Full Overview

An early comic novel by P. G. Wodehouse, The Little Warrior blends romance, adventure, and the author's distinctive wit in a lively Edwardian tale.

The story follows the spirited and resourceful Jill Mariner, whose determination and courage set her apart... Read Full Overview

Jill had money and was engaged to be married to Sir Derek Underhill. But when she suddenly becomes penniless, she finds herself no longer engaged. Refusing to be beaten, she heads for New York, with a smile that betrays a tinge of recklessness, to join the chorus of "The Rose... Read Full Overview

Young Jill Mariner, who sits comfortably at the lower end of upper-class society, is engaged to be married to the handsome Sir Derek Underhill. But life is full of surprises, and hers is about to be turned on its head. This classic tale from master humorist P. G. Wodehouse follows... Read Full Overview

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (15 October 1881 - 14 February 1975) was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. Born in Guildford, the third son of a British magistrate based in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich... Read Full Overview

A lively comic novel of independence, romance, and reinvention by P. G. Wodehouse. Jill the Reckless follows Jill Mariner, a spirited young woman who refuses to accept the limitations imposed by society and circumstance, choosing instead to shape her own path.

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The Little Warrior, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Return to Long Island with P. G. Wodehouse's delightful "Jill the Reckless," a lighthearted romance brimming with the author's signature wit and humor. Set in the early 20th century, this engaging novel explores the complexities of love and life with Wodehouse's trademark... Read Full Overview

Return to Long Island with P. G. Wodehouse's delightful "Jill the Reckless," a lighthearted romance brimming with the author's signature wit and humor. Set in the early 20th century, this engaging novel explores the complexities of love and life with Wodehouse's trademark... Read Full Overview

Jill the Reckless is a delightful romantic comedy by P. G. Wodehouse, following the misadventures of Jill Mariner, a spirited young woman whose carefree life is turned upside down by love and financial troubles. After a broken engagement and a fall from high society, Jill travels... Read Full Overview

Jill Mariner's life as a London debutante is perfect: she has money, friends, and is engaged to a handsome Member of Parliament. But it all comes crashing down when her unreliable uncle squanders her fortune. Then there is the incident of plucky Jill hitting a man with a stick... Read Full Overview