Three Men and a Maid by P. G. Wodehouse is a delightful comedy of errors that follows the antics of three bachelors and their attempts to woo the same woman. The characters are all charmingly flawed, from the eccentric artist to the lovestruck aristocrat. The dialogue is witty and the plot is fast-paced, keeping the reader entertained from start to finish.

Wodehouse's writing style is light-hearted and humorous, making this novel a perfect choice for anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable read. The interactions between the three men and the maid are full of misunderstandings and mix-ups, leading to plenty of hilarious moments.

Overall, Three Men and a Maid is a classic comedy that is sure to leave readers laughing out loud. With its endearing characters and clever wordplay, it is a must-read for fans of humorous fiction.

Book Description:

This book with two titles, Three Men and a Maid in the USA and The Girl on the Boat in the UK is a typical P.G. Wodehouse romantic comedy, involving, at various times: a disastrous talent quest, a lawyer with a revolver, a bulldog with a mind of his own and a suit of armour!

The maid, or marriageable young woman, of the American title is red-haired, dog-loving Wilhelmina “Billie” Bennet. The three men are Bream Mortimer, a long-time friend and admirer of Billie, Eustace Hignett, a poet of sensitive disposition who is engaged to Billie at the opening of the tale, and Sam Marlowe, Eustace’s would-be-dashing cousin, who falls for Billie at first sight. All four find themselves on an ocean liner headed for England together (hence the British title), along with an elephant-gun-wielding young woman called Jane Hubbard who is smitten with Eustace the poet. Typically Wodehousian romantic shenanigans ensue. Even Estace’s redoubtable mother (a Theosophist author and public speaker) fails to quell the excitement.