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The Coming of Bill - cover

The Coming of Bill

P. G. Wodehouse

Publisher: Good Press

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'The Coming of Bill' is a departure from P. G. Wodehouse's usual comedic style. The novel follows Kirk Winfield, his wife Ruth, and their son Bill, whose upbringing is interfered with by Ruth's controlling aunt. The aunt decides Kirk should marry Ruth, daughter of a wealthy financier, and the two fall in love. However, their marriage is met with disapproval from Ruth's brother and father.
Available since: 11/21/2019.
Print length: 270 pages.

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