Do Butlers Burgle Banks? in Wodehouse cracks me up

Feb 26, 2013 Meghna Sinha rated it liked it

Do Butlers Burgle Banks is a stand alone narrative - not being a part of any of Wodehouse's series. The style of narration is the author's typical - flawless language and inimitable humour - and is a quick read. The story unfolds in the manner of a blooming flower and unravels rapidly thereon. The characters were crafted meticulously as was the author's wont. The plot gradually lands into a hilarious imbroglio as the story reaches a crescendo, taking the reader along all the way. The style is Wo ...more

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May 10, 2021 Joe Stevens rated it liked it

How many books have a title that is also a question? The answer is a bit of a twist on the beaten path for Wodehouse as this butler does burgle banks, a thing Beach of Blandings would never consider. Wodehouse's love of crime continues late in his career as this book is a full-on crime caper. The fun of a rather different take on the old British castle setting combined with an intriguing character in the butler all add to the enjoyment of this tale. There is still a certain charm to the style of ...more

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Jun 23, 2008 Ian Wood rated it really liked it

Shelves: p-g-wodehouse

Horace Appleby is the head of the ‘Appleby gang’ whom eek out a living by Horace gaining employment as the butler in England’s foremost country houses to be the inside man and point out all of the best jewels and tapestry’s and such like for the remainder of the gang. His latest post at Mallow Hall is the country seat of Michael Bond whom is also the chairman of Bond’s Bank as Horace intends to diversify into bank robbery.

Further complications arise in that Horace has proposed to Bank secretary ...more

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