A Prefect's Uncle

Authors
- P. G. Wodehouse
Publisher
- Sanage Publishing House

Editions: 5
Language: English
Format
Category: Fiction

A Prefect's Uncle is an early novel by author P. G. Wodehouse, one of his school stories for children.

The action of the novel takes place at the fictional public school Beckford College, a boarding school for boys.

The title alludes to the arrival at the school of a mischievous young boy called Reginald Farnie, who turns out to be the uncle of the older "Bishop" Gethryn, a prefect, cricketer and popular figure in the school. His arrival, along with that of another youngster, Wilson, who becomes a personal servant to Gethryn's friend Marriott, leads to much excitement and scandal in the school, and the disruption of some important cricket matches.

Release date

Ebook: 8 April 2024