Uneasy Money 🎩💰 PG Wodehouse 💌🌳

"Uneasy Money," a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, was initially published in the United States on March 17, 1916, by D. Appleton & Company in New York. Later, it was released in the United Kingdom on October 4, 1917, through Methuen & Co. in London. Before these book publications, the story had been serialized in the U.S. within the Saturday Evening Post beginning in December 1915. In the U.K., it appeared in the Strand Magazine starting in December 1916.

Set predominantly in New York City and the quaint countryside of Long Island, "Uneasy Money" chronicles the adventures of the pleasant yet financially struggling Lord Dawlish, known as "Bill." After unexpectedly inheriting a substantial fortune from a wealthy American he had once assisted on the golf course, Bill discovers that the man's niece, Elizabeth Boyd, received nothing from her uncle's estate. Feeling a sense of unease and fairness, Bill resolves to share half of his newfound wealth with Elizabeth. However, his noble intentions are unexpectedly challenging as he navigates the complexities of wealth, relationships, and society.

Several characters and locations featured in "Uneasy Money" appear in other works by P.G. Wodehouse. For example, Publicist Roscoe Sherriff can be found in "Indiscretions of Archie" (1921), while young attorney Gerald "Jerry" Nichols resurfaces in "Bachelors Anonymous" (1973). The New York eatery Reigelheimer is mentioned in the short story "The Aunt and the Sluggard" (1916), and the quaint village of Brookport plays a role in "Jill the Reckless" (1920). The character Claire Fenwick embarks on a journey aboard the White Star Line steamship Atlantic, also featured in "The Girl on the Boat" (1921). This interconnectedness showcases Wodehouse's ability to create a rich, shared universe within his literary works.

The following artists represent the inspiration behind the artwork created for this audiobook:

William Sidney Mount (1807–1868) was an American painter known for his genre paintings depicting rural Long Island, whose charming countryside scenes resonate with the novel's setting.

George Bellows (1882–1925) was a prominent American realist painter capturing the dynamic energy of New York City, a key location in "Uneasy Money."

Duke Ellington (1899–1974) was a legendary jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader whose music embodies the spirit of the Jazz Age, adding a layer of cultural context to the novel.

Grant Wood (1891–1942) was an American painter famous for his rural scenes, whose depictions of serene villages like Brookport enhance the novel's pastoral ambiance.

J.C. Leyendecker (1874–1951) was a prominent illustrator and painter known for his elegant and sophisticated portrayals of high society, reflecting the glamour of ocean travel on the Atlantic steamship featured in the story.

John Sloan (1871–1951) was an American painter and etcher whose depictions of urban life in New York City echo the novel's vibrant metropolitan setting.