Summer Lightning ☀️⚡ PG Wodehouse 🏰🐖

"Summer Lightning" is a novel by British author P.G. Wodehouse, first published in July 1929.

The story is in the fictional Blandings Castle, home to Lord Emsworth and his eccentric family. The plot revolves around the theft of Lord Emsworth's prize-winning pig, Empress of Blandings, and the various romantic entanglements among the castle's residents and visitors. As a part of the Blandings Castle series, this comic novel is one of Wodehouse's most beloved works and showcases his signature wit and humor.

The main characters include Lord Emsworth, his brother Galahad Threepwood, the pig's keeper, George Cyril Wellbeloved, and the scheming Lord Tilbury, who owns a publishing company. Other characters like Ronnie Fish, Sue Brown, and Monty Bodkin contribute to the various misunderstandings and comedic situations throughout the novel. The story unfolds as a series of deceptions and manipulations, with multiple characters vying for control over the pig and various romantic interests.

"Summer Lightning" has been praised for its clever and intricate plot, engaging characters, and Wodehouse's unique blend of British humor. The novel has been adapted into several formats, including radio, television, and film, further solidifying its place in popular culture. As a prime example of Wodehouse's writing skill, "Summer Lightning" continues to entertain and delight readers nearly a century after its original publication.