Wodehouse at the Wicket

P.G. Wodehouse's lifelong passion for cricket shines through this collection, which weaves together the author's own experiences on the field with his fictional tales of the sport. Having played at Lord's six times under the captaincy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Wodehouse brought authentic cricket knowledge to his writing, with references to the game threading throughout his celebrated works. This illustrated compendium features contemporary score-sheets and drawings, offering readers a unique glimpse into how one of literature's greatest humorists celebrated Britain's beloved pastime.