A Mulliner collection In the Angler's Rest, drinking hot scotch and lemon, sits one of Wodehouse's greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner, his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid, has fabulous stories to tell of the extraordinary behaviour of his far-flung family: in particular there's Wilfred, inventor of Raven Gypsy face-cream and Snow of the Mountain Lotion, who lights on the formula for Buck-U-Uppo, a tonic given to elephants to enable them to face tigers with the necessary nonchalance. Its explosive effects on a shy young curate and then the higher clergy is gravely revealed. Then there's his cousin James, the detective-story writer, who has inherited a cottage more haunted than anything in his own imagination. And Isadore Zinzinheimer, head of the Bigger, Better & Brighter Motion Picture Company. Tall tales all - but among Wodehouse's best.
Mr. Mulliner Series
Dive into a world of whimsical humor and delightful absurdity, where every tale reveals the extraordinary exploits of an eccentric, far-flung family. The central narrator, a master raconteur, spins yarns lubricated by imagination and sharp wit, offering wry observations on human folly and the unexpected twists of fate. These stories are a celebration of inventive characters, improbable scenarios, and the sheer joy of a well-told anecdote. Perfect for readers seeking lighthearted, sophisticated, and endlessly entertaining narratives.
Recommended Reading Order
Mr Mulliner speaking
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest, Mr Mulliner tells his amazing tales, which hold the assembled company of Pints of Stout and Whiskies and Splash in the palm of his expressive hand. Throughout, the Mulliner clan remains resourcefully in command in the most outlandish situations.
Mulliner Nights
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Always to be found in the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest where he is a favourite with the accomplished barmaid, Miss Postlethwaite, Mr Mulliner, the narrator of Meet Mr Mulliner, returns for another series of stories about his extraordinary relations, including Lancelot, Adrian, Cyril, Sacheverell, Eustace, Egbert and Augustine Mulliner. schovat popis