Explore P. G. Wodehouse books at New West Press.

P. G. Wodehouse's Uneasy Money turns an unexpected inheritance into a problem for a man who would prefer to behave decently without creating complications. Lord Dawlish's wish to share his good fortune becomes entangled with relationships and misunderstandings that resist a straightforward solution. This collection centers on Wodehouse's comic novel, offering readers a story in which embarrassment and generosity can be equally effective engines of a plot. The contrast between good intentions and elaborate consequences gives the narrative its movement, while the characters' social world supplies further opportunities for confusion.

Comic writing often depends on the gap between what a character intends and what actually happens. Pay attention to timing, misunderstandings, and the narrator's choice of detail. Reading a scene aloud can reveal a joke that is easy to miss on the page. This selection offers a chance to enjoy the story while noticing the craft behind its humor.