A Damsel in Distress
1919
A Damsel in Distress is a comedic novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in 1919. Set against the backdrop of aristocratic life at Belpher Castle, it follows the romantic misadventures of Lord Marshmoreton's daughter, Maud, as she navigates her feelings for an artist named George Bevan. The story features a cast of humorous characters and explores themes of love, misunderstanding, and class struggles through a series of delightful complications. Wodehouse's light-hearted narrative style and clever dialogue make this work a notable example of early 20th-century humor.
