Wodehouse At The Wicket: A Cricketing Anthology

Edited By Cricket Historian Murray Hedgcock, This Anthology Is The First Of Its Kind To Compile Wodehouse’S Writings On The Sport He Cherished. It Offers A Charming Glimpse Into His Cricketing Life, Including Appearances At Lord’S Alongside Figures Like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Beautiful Illustrations And Contemporary Score-Sheets Accompany The Prose, Enriching The Reading Experience As You Step Into Wodehouse’S World. The Tone Stays Warm And Humorous, With Anecdotes And Portraits That Celebrate The Game And Its Characters At A Gentle, Enjoyable Pace.

Wodehouse At The Wicket Provides A Natural Bridge Between Literature And Sport, Inviting Readers To Savor Wit And Warmth In Equal Measure. The Pieces Flow Like A Well-Told Story, Arranged To Be Accessible And Inviting—Perfect For Dipping In Between Matches Or Settling In For A Longer, Comforting Read. Alongside The Humor, You’Ll Find Fascinating Insights Into Wodehouse’S Cricketing Life—The Humor, The Friendships, And The Way The Game Found Its Way Into His Beloved Literary World.

• Wodehouse’S Cricket Writings And Memorable Anecdotes
• Historical Moments At Lord’S And The Spirit Of Cricket In His Work
• Beautiful Illustrations And Contemporary Score-Sheets That Enrich The Pages
• Accessible, Warm Storytelling That Blends Humor With Sport
• Edited By Murray Hedgcock, With Context And Affection For The Game

After Finishing Wodehouse At The Wicket, Readers Gain A Richer Appreciation For Wodehouse’S Unique Wit And A Renewed Sense Of Cricket’S Charm. It Leaves You Feeling Uplifted, Entertained, And Inspired To Revisit Favorite Moments, Carrying The Warmth Of The Game And The Laughter It Sparks Well Beyond The Final Page.