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The Proposition: A Novel
by Madeleine RouxA woman trapped in a loveless engagement joins forces with a mysterious man bent on vengeance against her fiancé in this lively tale of intrigue, revenge, and romance. What would you propose? Clemency Fry has always been certain that marriage is a ludicrous arrangement—a notion she has believed ever since reading a scandalous feminist treatise as a girl. But her outlook on romance suddenly changes after meeting the handsome Lord Boyle. With promises of a different sort of union, one with mutual respect and financial security for her family, Clemency is won over, but when the wedding is set and the plans are in motion, Lord Boyle turns cold and dismissive. Clemency fears the worst has come to fruition; she had been right all along about affairs of the heart. She has fallen into the one trap she swore she never would. Then Audric Ferrand comes to town seeking revenge against Lord Boyle on behalf of his sister, who also fell for his charm and wealth. Audric sees Clemency&’s predicament as the opportunity he needs. He suggests they join forces, a proposition that is risky and outrageous, and could possibly lead to the destruction of both their reputations. Falling in love was never in the bargain, but the season has just begun—and romance is surely in the air.
Proposition: Marriage
by Eileen WilksFIANCÉ ON HER DOORSTEP?One memorable adventure was what pretty, practical Jane Smith had wanted. After all, her life had proved to be as ordinary as her name. But Jane never dreamed she'd end a conventional vacation almost kidnapped by rebels, then rescued by the most seductive spy she ever could have imagined.Nor did Jane expect Samual Charmaneaux, still seductive, now an ex-spy, to show up on her doorstep and propose a marriage of convenience-just in case her holiday souvenir turned out to be his bundle of joy. She'd lost her heart to Samuel already, but could practical Jane give her hand to a mystery man who promised to make marriage a lifelong adventure?
Propositioned by the Billionaire (Jet Set Billionaires Ser. #2)
by Lucy KingWhen a gorgeous mystery man comes to rescue PR exec Phoebe Jackson at a party she's hosting, she's tempted by the sparks of desire igniting between them…and soon both their attraction and the party go up in flames!But her rescuer is Alex Gilbert, and he has her career in his hands! He has a daring proposition for her: she must prove her worth by staging a prestigious charity event on an island paradise or she'll be fired! It would normally be no problem for Phoebe—but with the oh-so-sexy Alex by her side 24/7, can she keep her mind on the job…?
Pros and Cons: A Short Story (Fox and O'Hare)
by Janet Evanovich Goldberg LeeNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERJanet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg have teamed up for a dynamic new series featuring an FBI agent who's on the hunt--and a master con artist who's enjoying the chase. The con is on in this eBook original short story that's a triumphant prequel to The Heist. FBI special agent Kate O'Hare has made it her mission to nail international con artist Nicolas Fox. When she discovers his plot to plunder a venture capitalist's twentieth-story Chicago penthouse of all its cash and treasures while the self-proclaimed "King of Hostile Takeovers" is getting married, Kate is 85 percent--okay maybe 92 percent--sure that she's finally going to bag Nick Fox. Problem is, first Kate has to convince her boss, building security, and maybe even herself, that wedding planner Merrill Stubing is actually Nicolas Fox. Second, she has to figure out how to corner and capture him without disrupting the event of the year. And third, what's going to happen once O'Hare finally gets her hands on Fox? It's going take a pro to catch a con before the fireworks over Lake Michigan go off. Includes a sneak peek of The Heist, the first novel in the highly anticipated new series from Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg!
The Pros of Cons
by Alison Cherry Lindsay Ribar Michelle SchustermanA drummer, a fanfic writer, and an amateur taxidermist walk into a convention center, and the weekend that unfolds will change all of their lives.Drummer Phoebe Byrd prides herself on being one of the guys, and she's ready to prove it by kicking all their butts in the snare solo competition at the Indoor Percussion Association Convention. Writer Vanessa Montoya-O'Callaghan has been looking forward to the WTFcon for months. Not just because of the panels and fanfiction readings but because WTFcon is where she'll finally meet Soleil, her internet girlfriend, for the first time. Taxidermy assistant Callie Buchannan might be good at scooping brains out of deer skulls, but that doesn't mean it's her passion. Since her parents' divorce, her taxidermist father only cares about his work, and assisting him at the World Taxidermy and Fish-Carving Championships is the only way Callie knows to connect with him. When a crazy mix-up in the hotel lobby brings the three girls together, they form an unlikely friendship against a chaotic background of cosplay, competition, and carcasses!
Prospect Park West
by Amy SohnIn Amy Sohn's smart, sexy, satirical peek into the bedrooms and hearts of Prospect Park West, the lives of for women come together during one long, hot Brooklyn summer. Frustrated Oscar-winning actress Melora Leigh eager to relieve the pressures of raising her adopted toddler, feels the seductive pull of kleptomania; Rebecca Rose, missing her formerly robust sex life, begins a dangerous flirtation with handsome neighborhood celebrity Lizzi O'Donnell, former lesbian (or "hasbian"), wonders what draws her to women despite her sexy husband and adorable baby; and Karen Bryan Shapiro consumes herself with a powerful obsession--snagging the ultimate three-bedroom apartment in a well-maintained, P.S. 321-zoned co-op building. As the women's paths intertwined (an sometimes collide), each must struggle to keep her man, her sanity... and her playdates.
Protecting His Defiant Innocent: An Uplifting International Romance (Bound to a Billionaire)
by Michelle SmartTempted by her billionaire protector… Traveling to a dangerous Caribbean island to continue her late brother’s charitable work, Francesca Pellegrini finds herself under the protection of security tycoon Felipe Lorenzi. Independent Francesca is infuriated by his commands, but Felipe’s every look invites her to give up her innocence to him…With his body and heart as hard as stone after his military career, Felipe has no time for Francesca’s seductive games. Until this captivating young woman entices him beyond all measure, and this lone wolf decides to throw away his strict rules and take her as his own!
Protecting the Innocent
by Cassie MilesHER CHILD NEEDED SECURITY...Single mother Anya Bouchard Parrish lived in a guarded institution with her prodigy son who was schooled by elite instructors. Anya never felt more at risk...or more attracted to the handsome businessman who watched her every move. Roman charmed her with his dark brown eyes and seductive smile, but she couldn’t help thinking he kept something from her.Roman Alexander had a secret mission: to keep Anya safe. While he functioned as a leader in a corrupt organization, he worked undercover to bring down his colleagues and help Anya and her son escape. Falling in love wasn’t in his plans. Now, Roman had a woman and child in his care to complicate matters-which only fueled his determination to protect them.
Protecting What’s Mine: the stunning small town love story from the author of Things We Never Got Over (The Benevolence Series)
by Lucy ScoreFrom Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Fire Chief Lincoln Reed is known for his heroics in the fire department and in the bedroom. Life is a never-ending good time. Until flight trauma surgeon Mackenzie O'Neil lands right in the middle of an accident scene he's working, as well as in his back yard. Too bad she's immune to flirty first responders . . .After experiencing severe burnout, Mackenzie's temporary job as a small-town family physician is just what the doctor ordered. She'll learn to meditate. Sleep more. Take up gardening. But Linc and his tattoos are very persuasive. It's all naked fun and games until the shadows from Mack's past find their way into her present. Can Linc be her hero when she needs him the most?One thing is certain: Someone is going to get burned.
The Protectors: A Thriller
by Trey DowellAn enthralling debut, The Protectors offers a dark twist on the classic superhero story as fallen hero Scott McAlister embarks on a globe-hopping chase to stop his former teammate--and ex-lover--gone rogue.Don't call him a superhero. Heroes change the world. Scott McAlister? On a good day, he manages to change out of sweatpants. It wasn't always like this. Scott used to be leader of the Protectors, the world's one and only squad of superheroes. It was a decent gig, but far from the shiny force for good the UN advertised. He could abide the publicity stunts, the lies, the ham-fisted government handlers--but when one of the Protectors died under his command, it was too much. Wracked with guilt, Scott stepped down and into an early retirement. Now, five years later, a desperate CIA chief shows up on Scott's doorstep with a polite request and a cadre of shock troops to ensure that Scott accepts. His ex-teammate and ex-lover, Lyla Ravzi, has gone rogue. The former Protector has the ability to control minds, and she's no longer interested in "protecting." She wants world domination. Scott's mission is simple: Find Lyla and stop her. The messy little details are up to him. It's the last thing Scott needs after five years spent trying to forget the Protectors and to get over Lyla, but the alternative is worse. As he closes in on his target, Scott is forced to confront his past and face a chilling reality: Can he save the world and the woman he once loved? Or will he have to choose?
Provocation in Popular Culture
by Bim MasonWhat role can provocation play in the process of renewal, both of individuals and of societies? Provocation in Popular Culture is an investigation into the practice of specific provocateurs and the wider nature of cultural provocation, examining, among others: Banksy Sacha Baron Cohen Leo Bassi Pussy Riot Philippe Petit Archaos. Drawing on Bim Mason’s own twenty-five year career as performer, teacher and creative director, this book explores the power negotiations involved in the relationship between provocateur and provoked, and the implications of maintaining a position on the ‘edge’. Using neuroscience as a bridge, it proposes a similarity between complexity theory and cultural theories of play and risk. Three inter-related analogies for the ‘edge’ on which these performers operate – the fulcrum, the blade and the border – reveal the shifts between structure and fluidity, and the ways in which these can combine in a single moment.
Provocative Passion
by AlTonya WashingtonHe's as dangerous-and irresistible-as ever...Detective Sophia Hail risks her life every day. But for over a decade the decorated Philly cop has kept her heart under wraps. Now Santigo Rodriguez is threatening everything she has worked so hard to protect. With the city reeling from a scandal that touches her own family, Sophia is vulnerable...and tempted to give in to the passion her ex-lover is offering.When Santigo falls in love, it's for keeps, and the promise of a second chance with Sophia is more than he can resist. Once before she walked out, choosing her dangerous career over a future with him. Now Santigo has to find a way to keep Sophia safe in his arms...before a widening trail of sex and corruption blows the town-and their rekindled love affair-wide open.
El proyecto esposa
by Graeme SimsionHilarante, sorprendente, ingeniosa. «Uno de los más atractivos, simpáticos y fascinantes personajes literarios que he encontrado en mucho tiempo.»The Times «Me llamo Don Tillman, tengo treinta y nueve años y soy profesor adjunto de Genética en la Universidad de Melbourne. Mi trabajo está bien remunerado, me alimento de forma equilibrada y regular, y mi condición física es óptima. En el reino animal, no tendría ninguna dificultad para aparearme, pero en el humano, nunca he logrado tener una segunda cita con la misma mujer. Los motivos de mi fracaso no termino de entenderlos, y como las estadísticas muestran que los hombres casados son, en promedio, más felices y viven más tiempo, he decidido poner en marcha un programa vital para mí, el Proyecto Esposa. A tal fin, he creado un algoritmo perfecto que me permitirá excluir las candidatas inadecuadas: las fumadoras, las impuntuales, las desorganizadas, las que dedican demasiado tiempo a su aspecto exterior... en suma, todas aquellas que no respondan a los estrictos criterios que se exponen en el cuestionario de dieciséis páginas que he elaborado. Este libro es el informe científico -aunque me han explicado que hay que denominarlo novela- acerca del resultado de mi proyecto. Quien lo lea descubrirá que la candidata menos apropiada se llama Rosie; y también encontrará la respuesta a una pregunta fundamental: ¿puede el amor cambiar la vida de una persona, incluso de un individuo como yo?» El Proyecto Esposa tiene un protagonista excepcional: el inteligente, obsesivo y literal Don Tillman, para quien navegar por este mundo de emociones complejas e incoherentes, poblado por seres que a menudo dicen exactamente lo contrario de lo que piensan, constituye una tarea tan ardua como desconcertante.La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro divertido, maravilloso [...], puro entretenimiento.»The Independent «Una novela hilarante, llena de chispa.»Kirkus Reviews «Un héroe cómico digno de recordar [...]. Una novela de lectura compulsiva [...], los desvelos del profesor constituyen también una emocionante historia de alcance universal sobre cómo conciliar la lógica con las emociones, la razón con la pasión, y cómo lograr conectar nuestra vida con la de los demás.»The Guardian «Adorable, realmente divertida y cálida. Una joya de libro.»Marian Keyes «¡Qué libro tan arrebatador y divertido! [...] Una original historia de amor [...] que en realidad explora la necesidad de ser más tolerantes con los que son dife- rentes. Un libro de lectura obligada.»The Daily Telegraph «El lector queda atrapado desde la primera página [...]. Tremendamente divertido.»Australian Book Review «Una historia fresca y divertida, escrita con brío y un ritmo fantástico [...]. Me ha encantado.»Herald on Sunday Auckland «Una novela maravillosa.»John Boyne
Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge
by Willa GoodfellowShe was going to stab her doctor, but she wrote a book instead.Years later, Willa Goodfellow revisits her account of the antidepressant-induced hypomania that hijacked her Costa Rican vacation and tells the rest of the story: her missed diagnosis of Bipolar 2, how she&’d been given the wrong medications, and finally, her process of recovery.Prozac Monologues is a book within a book—part memoir of misdiagnosis and part self-help guide about life on the bipolar spectrum. Through edgy and comedic essays, Goodfellow offers information about a mood disorder frequently mistaken for major depression as well as resources for recovery and further study. Plus, Costa Rica. · If your depression keeps coming back . . . · If your antidepressant side effects are dreadful . . . · If you are curious about the bipolar spectrum . . . · If you want ideas for recovery from mental illness . . . · If you care for somebody who might have more than depression . . . . . . This book is for you.
Prudence: The feel-good romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals (Vmc Ser. #516)
by Jilly Cooper OBEThe charming romcom from the bestselling author of RivalsThe trouble with the Mulholland family, Prudence decided, was that they were all in love with the wrong people. She'd been overjoyed when Pendle, her super-cool barrister boyfriend, invited her home for the weekend to meet his family.But home turned out to be a decaying mansion in the Lake District, and family were his glamorous, scatty mother who forgot the mounting bills by throwing wild parties, and brothers, Ace, dark and forbidding, and Jack, handsome, married and only too ready to take over with Pru if Pendle didn't get a move on.It was only when she noticed the way Pendle looked at Jack's wife Maggie that it began to dawn on Pru that there was more to this weekend than met the eye.It looked like a non-stop game of changing partners . . .'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding
Prudence and Moxie
by Deborah Noyes Annalaura CantoneTwo very different friends come to a special understanding of their relationship. Prudence and Moxie are like apples and oranges, up and down, sweet and sour. But despite differences, they're still best friends. See, there isn't much that Moxie won't do-especially when dared. Dare her to kissy-face smoosh against the shark tank? Done. Consecutive twists on an upside-down amusement park ride? Hardly a challenge. How about a fast, fast turbo-cart ride all the way down High Horse Hill? No problem! It's enough to drive quiet, sensible Prudence crazy. Especially when Moxie balks at the one thing that's very important to Prudence . s. s. Can Moxie learn to try something that makes her feel anything but brave? Triple dog dare you to find out!
The Prunella Pearce Mysteries Books One to Three: Murders at the Winterbottom Women's Institute, Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel, and Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat (The Prunella Pearce Mysteries)
by Gina KirkhamThe first three &“warm, cozy crime capers&” in the witty series starring a librarian turned detective by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton novels (Jill&’s Book Cafe). This three-in-one volume includes:Murders at the Winterbottom Women&’s Institute Librarian Prunella Pearce has begun a new life in the village of Winterbottom, where there&’s little social life to be had aside from the meetings of the Winterbottom Women&’s Institute. But excitement ensues when the group is due to elect a new president—and the nominees begin dropping like flies . . .Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel Prunella and her friends are spending Halloween at an old estate that&’s been converted into a hotel. But between a mysterious impostor and some dead bodies, Pru realizes they may need a little assistance from her detective associate to crack the case . . .Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat Pru is preparing for her wedding. But after one of her friends suffers a suspicious accident at a rest home, she is on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . .
PS: an emotional, enemies-to-lovers romcom perfect for fans of P.S. I Love You and Emily Henry
by Lauren Connolly'Made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between . . . a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it' - Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would do anything to honour her brother's final wishes, but she did not sign up to partnerwith Josh's best friend, Dominic Perry.Tasked with spreading Josh's ashes over eight destinations - places that he never got to visit before he died - Maddie is forced to work with the man that broke her heart. Embarking on a series of farewell trips together isn't what either of them had in mind, but with a letter from Josh at each location, neither of them has a choice.Alone together for the first time in years, Maddie and Dom can't deny their chemistry. But as sparks fly and old wounds reopen, will saying goodbye to the man they both loved be enough to bring them back together . . . ? Readers love P.S. I Hate You . . . 'Simply incredible . . . an absolutely perfect mix of emotional and romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a fantastic, moving, special book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this so much!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great read with heartbreaking undertones and a hot romance at its core' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't devoured a book like this in so long' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story like this one does not come around very often' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Life-changing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You NEED to read this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PS: an emotional, enemies-to-lovers romcom perfect for fans of P.S. I Love You and Emily Henry
by Lauren Connolly'Made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between . . . a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it' - Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would do anything to honour her brother's final wishes, but she did not sign up to partnerwith Josh's best friend, Dominic Perry.Tasked with spreading Josh's ashes over eight destinations - places that he never got to visit before he died - Maddie is forced to work with the man that broke her heart. Embarking on a series of farewell trips together isn't what either of them had in mind, but with a letter from Josh at each location, neither of them has a choice.Alone together for the first time in years, Maddie and Dom can't deny their chemistry. But as sparks fly and old wounds reopen, will saying goodbye to the man they both loved be enough to bring them back together . . . ? Readers love P.S. I Hate You . . . 'Simply incredible . . . an absolutely perfect mix of emotional and romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a fantastic, moving, special book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this so much!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great read with heartbreaking undertones and a hot romance at its core' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't devoured a book like this in so long' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story like this one does not come around very often' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Life-changing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You NEED to read this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Ps Brothers
by Maribeth BoeltsRussell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is for poop, S is for scoop, and Brothers is because they&’re best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two are crazy about dogs. And they&’re sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don&’t count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring—and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone.But doing the right thing might still get them what they want—and maybe even more.
PS: I Hate You
by Lauren ConnollyIn this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother&’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous 29-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren&’t already at her brother's funeral, she would have killed him for this.Sure, Dom was Josh&’s life-long best friend. He&’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie&’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn&’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a series of farewell trips that span thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh&’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.
Pseudoscience: An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them
by Lydia Kang Nate PedersenFrom the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science. From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it&’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of aliens. Did you know, for example, that you can tell a person&’s future by touching their butt? Rumpology. It&’s a thing, but not really. Or that Stanley Kubrick made a fake moon landing film for the US government? Except he didn&’t. Or that spontaneous human combustion is real? It ain&’t, but it can be explained scientifically. Pseudoscience is a wild mix of history, pop culture, and good old fashioned science–that not just entertains, but sheds a little light on why we all love to believe in things we know aren't true.
Psiquiatras, psicólogos y otros enfermos
by Rodrigo Muñoz AviaUna novela desternillante. Rodrigo Montalvo es el colmo de la placidez. Sus hijos, su mujer y su gato le quieren con locura. Trabaja, con muchísima moderación, en la empresa de su padre y vive en un gigantesco chalet. Y, además, es un hombre feliz. O al menos, eso ha creído siempre. Hasta que un buen día un psiquiatra, cuñado suyo para más señas, empieza a hacerle dudar. Y el mundo cae sobre su cabeza. Nuestro héroe quiere saber qué le pasa, y visita las consultas de psicólogos, psiquiatras, hipnotizadores y curanderos, que aportan soluciones desternillantes y, por supuesto, no dudan en saquear su cartera. Pero la mayor sorpresa no llegará hasta el final, y vendrá de quien menos lo espera... Rodrigo Muñoz Avia consigue hacernos reír y pensar al mismo tiempo. Su novela Psiquiatras, psicólogos y otros enfermos nos recuerda entre sonrisas que, más que intentar estar bien de la cabeza, la mejor meta para nuestras simples vidas debería ser vivir contentos y hacer un poco más felices a los demás. Reseñas:«Todo esto lo cuenta Muñoz Avia con chispa e ingenio, y sin caer nunca en lo graciosillo... Novela, para nuestra suerte, salpicada con escenas de antología...»Antonio Fontana, ABC de las Artes y las Letras «Uno de los mejores libros que he leído en los últimos tiempos.»Fernando Sánchez Dragó «En la gracia y el ingenio derramado en algunas situaciones radica lo mejor del texto...»Angel Basanta, El Cultural de El Mundo «Este es uno de esos relatos que, envueltos en un papel de colores, guardan en su interior los elementos necesarios para comprobar los matices que hacen de la vida una experiencia muy original... Un libro para reír pensando, o pensar riendo, mas para hacerlo uno mismo, sin ayuda profesional.»Antonio J. Ubero, Diario de Valencia «Psiquiatras, psicólogos y otros enfermos hace furor en los condominios de Madrid.»Ignacio Amestoy, El Mundo
Psmith in the City
by P. G. WodehouseMike Jackson, cricketer and scion of a cricketing clan, finds his dreams of studying and playing at Cambridge upset by news of his father's financial troubles, and must instead take a job with the "New Asiatic Bank." On arrival there, Mike finds his friend Psmith is also a new employee, and together they strive to make the best of their position, and perhaps squeeze in a little cricket from time to time.
Psmith, Journalist
by P. G. WodehouseThe story begins with Psmith accompanying his fellow Cambridge student Mike to New York on a cricketing tour. Through high spirits and force of personality, Psmith takes charge of a minor periodical, and becomes imbroiled in a scandal involving slum landlords, boxers, and gangsters - the story displays a strong social conscience, rare in Wodehouse's generally light-harted works.