The Prince and Betty
Gelesen von Don W. Jenkins
P. G. Wodehouse
(4,474 Sterne; 269 Bewertungen)
The Prince and Betty is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse. It was originally published in Ainslee's Magazine in the United States in January 1912, and, in a slightly different form, as a serial in Strand Magazine in the United Kingdom between February and April 1912, before being published in book form, in the UK only, by Mills & Boon, London, on 1 May that year. A substantially different version, which incorporated the plot of Psmith, Journalist, was published in the US by W. J. Watt, New York on 14 February 1912, and is the only version now widely available. (This is the version presented here.) The story tells of how unscrupulous millionaire Benjamin Scobell decides to build a casino on the small Mediterranean island of Mervo, dragging in the unwitting heir to the throne to help. Little does he know that his stepdaughter Betty has history with the young man John Maude, and his schemes lead to a rift between the newly-reunited pair. (Introduction from Wikipedia) (6 hr 54 min)
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Very funny, never a dull moment
Grateful Listener
(5 Sterne)
Reader does a great job, story is crazy, involves royalty, New York gangs, a lovely romance, takes on big city corruption, and loves cats. So funny you will love it!:)
Another great Wodehouse!
Ancient Aunt
(5 Sterne)
This is yet another great wacky Wodehouse tale, with love, situations, and misunderstandings. But...this one also has a deeper than usual message about socioeconomic disparities and concerns. All handled well and with Wodehouse's trademark humor. This Librivox volunteer reader, Don Jenkins, is one of my favorites and he does a fantastic job of bringing this story to life.
Great story by Wodehouse again!
Amb6
(5 Sterne)
This was an extremely entertaining story and very well read too! There was never a dull moment. Although it isn’t one of Wodehouse’s funniest tales, I thoroughly enjoyed the little splashes of humor that appeared throughout. Thank you to the wonderful narrator, Don W. Jenkins! I will definitely look for more stories narrated by him.
bubbles
(5 Sterne)
Delightful story, and well read! Mr. Jenkins did an admirable job with different voices, including some particularly enjoyable 20s NYC gangster accents.
I really loved this story
mikezane
(5 Sterne)
John never knew much about his father as the subject was forbidden by his uncle. One day, his uncle calls him into the office where they both work, and gives him his inheritance and kicks him out without a backwards glance! Okay, so he's rich, but where does he go now? Imagine his surprise when he is asked to return to the throne vacated by his father, a former prince of Mervo. Enter snarky businessman Scoble who has grand ideas of using this 'prince' as an attraction at his new casino on Mervo, and the prince must have a princess... oh how about his stepdaughter! Wodehouse does a nice job of setting up a wonderful story that takes us through different settings and locations. It is always good for laughs, and always ends well. Don Jenkins is a wonderful reader, he does a great job with character voices and his recordings are always excellent. Thanks Don!
The Prince and Betty
Holly Olson
(5 Sterne)
I love the books by pg wodehouse. they aren't just stories but share historical insight as well. Mr. Jenkins is also a great reader. He pulls you and makes you smile. It is almost as if he knows each of the characters individually. Overall, this was a great book.
The Prince and Betty by P. G. Wodehouse. Read by Don W. Jenkins.
oldperson
(5 Sterne)
Don Jenkins does a really top notch job of bring out the humor of the story. As always, Wodehouse's stories are worth the time to listen and enjoy. Thanks to Don.
Great.... man cave love story!
(5 Sterne)
Guys, guts, business deals with twists all in a love story. Now what's not to like!