Twelve short stories about the absent-minded Ninth Earl of Emsworth and his Blandings estate. The Empress of Blandings is in the running for her first prize in the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show but is off her food. The feud with head gardener McAllister, aided by Clarence's sister, the terrifying Lady Constance, and the prospect of the summer fête is solved by the arrival of a rebellious little girl from London. The remaining stories of excess from the Golden Age of Hollywood are told by Mr. Mulliner, the indefatigable liar of the Angler's Rest.

Includes excerpts from The code of the Woosters.

Blandings Castle.The custody of the pumpkin -- Lord Emsworth acts for the best -- Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey! -- Company for Gertrude -- The go-getter -- Lord Emsworth and the girl friend -- Elsewhere. A Bobbie Wickham story: -- Mr Potter takes a rest cure -- The Mulliners of Hollywood: -- Monkey business; -- The nodder; -- The juice of an orange; -- The rise of Minna Nordstrom; -- The castaways.