Sundered Hearts by P. G. Wodehouse

Name: Sundered Hearts
Author: P. G. Wodehouse

The story of Mortimer Sturgis is a tale of love, golf, and redemption. It begins with Mortimer's marriage to his wife, who turns out to be a croquet player rather than a golfer as he had hoped. Despite this, their love for each other remains strong, but they do not have children. As the years pass, Mortimer becomes increasingly obsessed with golf, while his wife struggles to find her place in the world. She eventually leaves him, feeling unworthy of his love due to her lack of interest in golf. Mortimer is heartbroken and spends the rest of the year searching for his wife, but she has disappeared. He assumes the worst and prepares himself for the possibility that he may never see her again. However, on Christmas Eve, Mortimer hears a faint voice calling out his name from outside his house. He rushes to the door and finds his wife lying in the snow, cold and stiff. But as he picks her up, she comes to and they are reunited. It turns out that Mrs. Sturgis had been studying golf under Tamms McMickle, a renowned instructor, and had made significant progress in her game. She had left Mortimer to pursue her passion for golf and to make herself worthy of him. In the end, Mortimer and his wife are reunited, and they begin their life together again, with a newfound appreciation for each other's passions and interests. They start level, with equal handicaps, and look forward to a future filled with love, golf, and adventure. The story is a heartwarming tale of true love and the power of redemption. It shows that even in the face of adversity, love can conquer all, and that two people can find happiness together despite their differences.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1920 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Satire, Fiction · 7,675 words

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In the smoking-room of the clubhouse a cheerful fire was burning, and the Oldest Member glanced from time to time out of the window into the gathering dusk. Snow was falling lightly on the links. From where he sat, the Oldest Member had a good view of the ninth green; and presently, out of the greyness of the December evening, there appeared over the brow of the hill a golf ball. It trickled across the green, and stopped within a yard of the hole. The Oldest Member nodded approvingly. A good approach-shot.

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Work type: Novel
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Satire, Fiction, Classic
Length: 7,675 words
Structure: 1 section, 192 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romantic Comedy — Wodehouse often combines romance and humor in his works creating light-hearted love stories.
Satire — Wodehouse is renowned for his satirical representation of the English upper classes and his wit.
Fiction — The text creates a world of its own, in the tradition of fiction literature.
Classic — Wodehouse's works are considered classics due to their enduring appeal and their influence on English literature.