A Gentleman of Leisure


Read by Mark Nelson

(4.6 stars; 133 reviews)

A wealthy, love-sick bachelor, crooks, and card-sharps ensconced in an English castle make for a classic Wodehousian comedy of star-crossed lovers, imposters and stolen jewels. It all gets a bit thick, what? - Summary by Mark Nelson (7 hr 37 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 - Jimmy Makes a Bet 18:45 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 2 - The New Pyramus and Thisbe 14:39 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 3 - Mr. McEachern 11:52 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 4 - Molly 9:11 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 5 - A Thief in the Night 13:06 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 6 - An Exhibition Performance 14:08 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 7 - Getting Acquainted 14:20 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 8 - At Dreever 10:55 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 9 - A New Friend and an Old One 18:09 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 10 - Jimmy Adopts a Lame Dog 11:11 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 11 - At the Turn of the Road 20:43 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 12 - Making a Start 19:33 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 13 - Spike’s Views 13:31 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 14 - Check, and a Counter Move 19:14 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 15 - Mr. McEachern Intervene 14:59 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 16 - A Marriage has been Arranged 20:26 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 17 - Jimmy Remembers Something, and Hears Something Else 17:38 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 18 - The Lochinvar Method 14:12 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 19 - On the Lake 15:43 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 20 - A Lesson in Piquet 16:20 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 21 - Loathsome Gifts 7:16 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 22 - How Two of a Trade did not Agree 15:05 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 23 - Family Jars 23:00 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 24 - The Treasure-Seeker 17:38 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 25 - Explanations and an Interruption 15:59 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 26 - Stirring Times for Sir Thomas 12:11 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 27 - A Declaration of Independence 21:08 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 28 - Spennie’s Hour of Clear Vision 11:20 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 29 - The Last Round 19:25 Read by Mark Nelson
Chapter 30 - Conclusion 5:34 Read by Mark Nelson

Reviews

My favorite Wodehouse, a creative genius and observer of human nature


(5 stars)

Very entertaining story. My 2 favorite laugh-out-loud parts are the description of the 2 dogs during the "burglary" and later on when the young British lord finally gets back at his miserly and controlling uncle. The reader did an excellent job with the various voices. Thank you for your generous time and effort. I learned a bit more about the sleazy side of NYC that unfortunately continues to this day. Highly recommended!

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(5 stars)

Wonderful!! Thank you Mark Nelson. Wodehouse is an author that I listen to again and again. So good to find this one. Thank you LibriVox.


(5 stars)

One never gets tired of Wodehouse. Mark Nelson's excellent rendering made this story still more enjoyable. Thank you.

You'll Be Glad You Listened


(5 stars)

Excellent reading bu Mark Nelson. As for the story, it's P.G. Wodehouse!


(5 stars)

funny story! I really enjoyed this. the reader was great with different voices and accents


(5 stars)

Really fun story. love the characters and style of writing. Great reader

Loved it


(5 stars)

It started a bit slow, but well worth it

great book * incredible reader


(5 stars)

very good book. great humor