Smithers

It was a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of trouble. Not the kind of trouble that involves sinister plots or clandestine dealings—no, Reggie’s troubles were far more.accidental. Whether it was a misunderstanding over a misplaced umbrella or an unintentional engagement to a lady...

Reginald “Reggie” Marlow thought he could escape trouble by fleeing to Argentina. He envisioned a life of leisure—brandy in hand, watching polo matches, and most importantly, avoiding matrimony. But Buenos Aires had other plans.

Within days of his arrival, Reggie finds himself:
Mistaken for a notorious British jewel thief linked to a priceless...

One ancient biscuit. One missing aristocrat. And far too much sand in the wrong places.

When Sir Reginald Marlow—knight, gentleman, and magnet for bizarre disasters—is invited to a gala at the British Museum, he expects nothing more than tepid canapés and awkward small talk with dusty curators. But when his distant cousin, Lord Tuppington-Glubb,...

There are certain mornings in a man’s life when he wakes with the serene confidence that nothing, absolutely nothing, can go wrong. Birds chirp merrily. The sun peeks through the curtains in a most agreeable fashion. And one’s valet arrives with a tray of tea, toast, and the morning paper, exuding calm competence.

On such mornings, a man might...

Reggie Marlow is reluctantly drawn into a new escapade when his aunt, the formidable Agatha, insists he attend the country garden party of Sir Horace Peabody. The centerpiece of the event is the highly coveted Petunia Prize, a trophy for the best floral display. But Reggie’s simple weekend is quickly derailed when his bumbling friend, Algy,...

Reginald “Reggie” Marlow has always been a man who prefers a quiet life—a leisurely breakfast, a spot of afternoon relaxation, and a brandy before dinner. Unfortunately, fate (and his formidable Aunt Hilda) have other plans.

When Reggie accidentally becomes engaged to two women at once, finds himself the prime suspect in a jewel theft, and...

In the sprawling and rather chaotic world of aristocratic estates, few places hold the same reputation for eccentricity and high-society turmoil as Blandings Manor. Set amidst the rolling hills of the countryside, Blandings is a place where secrets are never far from the surface, and where every grand ball, lavish dinner, or garden party seems...