Length7h 56m
About this audiobook
When Jimmy Pitt, a wealthy and charming bachelor, impulsively bets he can burgle a house, he unwittingly sets off a chain of comedic misadventures involving mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and a colorful cast of characters.
With his trademark wit and humor, P. G. Wodehouse crafts a delightful tale that explores themes of class, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
"A Gentleman of Leisure" remains a timeless satire on societal norms and the absurdities of human nature, making it as relevant today as it was in the early 20th century.
Readers will be captivated by Jimmy's escapades and the laugh-out-loud moments that ensue, eager to see how he navigates the tangled web of his own making.
Audiobook details
GenreYoung Adult, Humor
Length7 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11 Jimmy Makes a Bet
1616 A Marriage has been Arranged
22 The New Pyramus and Thisbe
1717 Jimmy Remembers Something, and Hears Something Else
33 Mr. McEachern
1818 The Lochinvar Method
44 Molly
1919 On the Lake
55 A Thief in the Night
2020 A Lesson in Piquet
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66 An Exhibition Performance
2121 Loathsome Gifts
77 Getting Acquainted
2222 How Two of a Trade did not Agree
88 At Dreever
2323 Family Jars
99 A New Friend and an Old One
2424 The Treasure-Seeker
1010 Jimmy Adopts a Lame Dog
2525 Explanations and an Interruption
1111 At the Turn of the Road
2626 Stirring Times for Sir Thomas
1212 Making a Start
2727 A Declaration of Independence
1313 Spike’s Views
2828 Spennie’s Hour of Clear Vision
1414 Check, and a Counter Move
2929 The Last Round
1515 Mr. McEachern Intervenes
3030 Conclusion
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