# Big Money

By P. G. Wodehouse

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Lord Biskerton, known as Biscuit, is short of money and engaged to Ann Moon, whose uncle has plenty. Then Biscuit falls for Ann's friend, while his old schoolmate Berry falls for Ann. Berry's inheritance of apparently worthless mining shares adds a financial complication to the romantic ones.

## What makes it funny?

Biscuit regards keeping out of work as a noble ambition. Berry has had to settle for employment with a millionaire who cherishes his money, and still has his childhood nurse fussing over him.

### The comedy at work

The lovers' preferences keep getting in the way of financially sensible engagements. Aunt Vera has her own ideas about arranging their futures, leaving several people planning around the same money and marriages.

### Try this if…

Classic romantic farce for readers who enjoy meddling relatives, crossed engagements and young men trying to solve money problems without much enthusiasm for work.

## What to expect

- Genre: Classic comedy · Romance
- On the shelf: Romantic comedy
- Kind of humor: Farce
- Format: Novel

## Sources & further reading

- Review: [Literary annotations](https://www.madameulalie.org/annots/pgwbooks/pgwbm1.html)
- Publisher: [Publisher hardback introduction](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/396752/big-money-by-pg-wodehouse/9781841591513)
- Publisher: [Publisher](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/396162/big-money-by-wodehouse-p-g/9780099514220)