The Hon. Freddie Threepwood is to make his debut as a jewel thief, but is not alone. Blandings
is brimming with criminals and imposters, all intent on stealing Aunt Constance's diamond
necklace. It is left to the debonair Psmith, with his usual aplomb, to discover the identities of
one and all.
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Characters
Lord Emsworth — Fluffy-minded wealthy peer with excellent
health who loves flowers
Hon. Freddie Threepwood — Lord Emsworth's younger son
who loves movies and mystery novels and has a scheme to
steal Aunt Connie's necklace. Wants to get into the bookie
business and marry Eve.
Beach — Butler at Blandings who has trouble with his stomach
Angus McAllister — Head gardner at Blandings
Rupert Baxter — Spectacled, efficient secretary to Lord
Emsworth whose former employer was the American
millionaire, Horace Jevons. Finally gets the sack at Blandings
and goes back to Jevons.
Lady Constance Keeble — Lord Emsworth's sister in her mid-40's who
dominates both Lord Emsworth and her husband Joe
Ralston McTodd — Canadian poet whom Lord Emsworth offends at the
Senior Conservative Club
Aileen Peavy — Young American poetress who is also known in
the underworld as Smooth Lizzie. Loves Ed.
Eve Halliday — Tall, gay and slim school friend of Phyllis' who
goes to Blandings to catalog its library and falls in love with
Psmith
Joseph Keeble — Elderly husband of Lady Constance who
amassed a fortune in South Africa
Phyllis Jackson — Joe Keeble's small and fragile step-daughter
who married Mike Jackson
Ronald Eustace Psmith — Champion talker and school friend of
Mike's. Left his uncle's fish business to start on his own.
Loves and wins Eve. He believes in practical socialism and
calls everyone "Comrade."
Mike Jackson — Formerly Psmith's father's estate agent.
Currently a Master at a school while wanting to buy a farm in
Lincolnshire. Married Phyllis.
Ada Clarkson — Ex-English mistress at Wayland House who
taught Phyllis and Eve. Now runs an employment agency.
Jane — Phyllis' maid
Cynthia McTodd — Ralston's wife and school chum of Phyllis
and Eve
Hon. Hugo Walderwick — Member of Drones Club whose
umbrella Psmith takes to give to Eve
George Willard — Rose-growing friend and neighbor to Lord
Emsworth
Susan — Lady detective named Simmons posing as a housemaid
at Blandings who had been hired by Baxter
Edward Cootes — Young American professional card sharper
who is in love with Aileen. Poses as Psmith's valet and wants
to steal the Keeble necklace.
Jno. Banks — Hairdresser in the High Street at Market Blandings
Thomas — Footman at Blandings
Stokes — Footman at Blandings
Lord Bosham — Lord Emsworth's eldest son