Psmith (the p is silent) is a man of contrasts. He is overly confident,
but smart, and prone to mischief, but resourceful enough to get himself
out of trouble. Down on his luck and out of a job, Psmith meets Eve
Halliday in the middle of a downpour. Immediately drawn to her beauty,
Psmith decides to help Eve get out of the rain. After he borrows an
umbrella from a nearby club without asking, Psmith offers it to Eve, so
that she is able to finish her walk. Thankful, Eve continues to walk
with Psmith. Their involvement eventually gains the attention of Eve's
new boss, a wealthy and powerful man named Lord Emsworth, who, upon
meeting Psmith, mistakes him for a famous poet. Realizing that such an
identity would gain him an invitation to Blandings Castle, where he
could spend time with Eve, Psmith decides to not to correct Lord
Emsworth. During the party at Blandings Castle, Psmith is asked to make
a speech and recite a poem, though as a man well versed in malarkey,
Psmith can navigate himself out of the problem. However, when he
realizes that his impersonations have led him to an unintentional
involvement in a jewelry heist, the night unfolds issues that he never
could have predicted.
Leave it to Psmith is P.G Wodenhouse's fourth novel featuring his
beloved reoccurring character, Ronald Psmith. Though part of a series,
Leave it to Psmith can be enjoyed independently. Described as a bright
and genius read, the simple humor and amusing misadventures of Psmith
earns the acclaim of contemporary audiences.
This edition of Leave it to Psmith is now presented in a
reader-friendly font and features a fun, eye-catching cover design. With
these accommodations, modern audiences are able to enjoy the classic
comedy of P.G Wodenhouse with ease.
