Jill the Reckless
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Jill Mariner, a charming young woman from a wealthy family, is left destitute and heartbroken after losing her inheritance and her engagement to the wealthy and titled Sir Derek Underhill. Refusing to succumb to despair, she embarks on a new life in New York City as a chorus girl in a musical comedy, much to the surprise of her friends and family. She encounters Freddie Rooke, a wealthy, carefree bachelor who has a history with Jill, and Wally Mason, a writer and a childhood friend. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the theatrical world, Jill finds herself navigating a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, discovering the true meaning of friendship, and facing the challenges of a world where appearances can be deceiving. As Jill's journey unfolds, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including her financially inept uncle Major Christopher Selby, her domineering mother-in-law to-be Lady Underhill, and a group of eccentric and amusing members of the Drones Club. Through hilarious mishaps and unexpected twists of fate, Jill eventually finds true love and rediscovers her own strength and resilience, proving that even in the face of adversity, there's always room for laughter, romance, and a touch of recklessness.Book Details
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P. G. Wodehouse
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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. Wodehouse was a prolific writer throughout his life, publishing more than ninety bo...
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