Jill the RecklessP. G. Wodehouse
Jill the Reckless
by OpenStories
Original author: P. G. Wodehouse
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"Jill the Reckless" by P. G. Wodehouse is a novel first published in 1920. Jill Mariner begins as a wealthy young woman engaged to a baronet, but her comfortable life unravels spectacularly. After financial disaster strikes and her engagement crumbles, she must navigate awkward relatives, find work as a chorus girl, and discover what—and who—truly matters. Through mishaps involving parrots, policemen, and colorful characters, Jill's journey takes her from privilege to the working world in search of genuine happiness.
Jill the Reckless, by P. G. Wodehouse. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #20533.
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21 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Family Curse8,645 words
- 2.Chapter II: The First Night at the Leicester4,163 words
- 3.Chapter III: Jill and the Unknown Escape2,109 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Last of the Rookes Takes a Hand6,043 words
- 5.Chapter V: Lady Underhill Receives a Shock5,355 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Uncle Chris Bangs the Table8,320 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Jill Catches the 10.105,025 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Dry-Salters Wing Derek4,229 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Jill in Search of an Uncle3,538 words
- 10.Chapter X: Jill Ignores Authority3,497 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Mr. Pilkington's Love Light5,936 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Uncle Chris Borrows a Flat4,664 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Ambassador Arrives4,620 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Mr. Goble Makes the Big Noise8,940 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Jill Explains4,152 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Mr. Goble Plays with Fate7,641 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Cost of a Row2,912 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Jill Receives Notice6,728 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: Mrs. Peagrim Burns Incense3,032 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Derek Loses One Bird and Secures Another7,540 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Wally Mason Learns a New Exercise1,859 words