{"product_id":"the-girl-on-the-boat-p-g-wodehouse-9781604598254","title":"The Girl on the Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sparkling comic novel of romance, misunderstanding, and social entanglement aboard an ocean liner.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Girl on the Boat\u003c\/em\u003e, P. G. Wodehouse brings together an ensemble of eccentric characters whose lives intersect during a transatlantic voyage, setting the stage for a sequence of romantic complications, mistaken intentions, and delightfully improbable situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center is Sam Marlowe, whose pursuit of love is complicated by rival suitors, family expectations, and the unpredictable consequences of well-meant interference. As the voyage unfolds, Wodehouse orchestrates a series of comic reversals, sharp dialogue, and escalating misunderstandings, all delivered with his characteristic lightness of touch and precise timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1922, the novel stands as a fine example of Wodehouse's early long-form fiction, blending elements of romantic comedy and social satire. Its enduring appeal lies in its effortless humour, tightly constructed farce, and the charm of its characters, making it an ideal entry point for readers new to Wodehouse as well as a rewarding addition for longtime admirers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e P. G. Wodehouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1604598255\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781604598254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SMK Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"P. G. Wodehouse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48459563401471,"sku":"9781604598254","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e0e26a2-5445-4ad8-ab01-f378cadb192e.jpg?v=1777410478","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-girl-on-the-boat-p-g-wodehouse-9781604598254","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}