The Russian Wodehouse Society

Russian | Forum | Contact Us

Search: Ā Ā

Uncle Dynamite

Main page / Bibliography / Uncle Dynamite

First published in UK: October 22 1948 by Herbert Jenkins, London
First published in US: December 3 1948 by Didier, New York

Russian translation

Dyadya Dinamit by N. Trauberg: 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2012, 2023

Russian text (265K)

It is avowed mission in life of Frederick Altamont Cornwallis, fifth Earl of Ickenham, to spread sweetness and light come what may.

From boyhood his has been a gay and happy disposition, and in the autumn of his life he still retains the fresh, unspoiled mental outlook of slightly inebriated undergraduate.

A keen matchmaker and intrepid impersonator, Lord Ickenham is in his element when at large on a sweetness-and-light-spreading excursion. On this occasion the hapless object of his benevolence are his love-lorn nephew, Reginald ('Pongo') Twistleton, and Pongo's former crony, Bill Oakshot. Invariably a mixed blessing, this time the gleam in Uncle Dynamite's eye heralds trouble of a major kind...

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Uncle Dynamite

Click for enlarge book cover

Characters

Frederick Altamont Cornwallis, 5th Earl of Ickenham — 60 year old uncle of Pongo's who went to school with Sir Aylmer and Major Plank and was known there as Barmy. Wants Pongo to marry Sally.
Bill Oakshott — Childhood pal of Pongo's who is shy and loves Hermione
(Pongo) Reginald G. Twistleton — Lord I's nephew who inherited a pile of money and is engaged to Hermione
(Mugsy) Sir Aylmer Bostock — Bill's 57 year old uncle, an ex-colonial governor who is running for Parliament
Hermione Bostock — Sir Aylmer's determined, intellectual daughter whom Bill loves with silent devotion. Engaged to Pongo and writes novels under the name of Gwynneth Gould
(Bimbo) Major Brabazon-Plank — Lead an expedition to the Lower Amazon which included Bill
Coggs — Lord Ickenham's butler
Sally Painter — Small, pert American sculptress who used to be engaged to Pongo and loves him still
Otis Painter — Sally's brother who published Sir Aylmer's reminiscences
Lady Emily Bostock — Sir Aylmer's devoted wife
Harold Potter — 28 year old Police Constable engaged to Elsie. Before being transferred to Ashenden Oakshott, he had arrested Pongo and Uncle Fred at the Dog Races in London.
Elsie Bean — Housemaid at the Manor engaged to Harold
Mrs. Gooch — Cook at the Manor
Mrs. Bella Stubbs — Harold's 33 year old sister
Jno. Humphrey — Landlord of the Bull's Head
Erbut (*)
Augustus Popgood (*)
Cyril Grooly (*)
Jane (*)
Myrtle (*)
Percy (*)

Thinfi.com Password

Synopsis

Thinfi.com Password -

Protecting direct download links to Google Drive or Dropbox files meant only for specific clients.

into a simple shortening tool, it empowers users to maintain a higher degree of control over their digital footprint. As long as users adhere to strong password hygiene, tools like

Setting up a secure link on Thinfi requires no registration and takes less than a minute.

In the designated "Password" field, enter the custom code you want to use. Thinfi.com Password

This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Canā€™t copy the link right now. Try again later. Thinfi | Password protect a short URL

Thinfi passwords distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters.

If you require features beyond what basic platforms provide, consider these alternative approaches to securing shared links: Tool / Method How It Works Key Advantage Protecting direct download links to Google Drive or

: Do not use common words, birthdates, or sequential patterns like "12345".

While digital security experts often warn against writing passwords down, many now agree that a kept in a secure location (like a safe or a private wallet) is safer than reusing weak passwords or losing access to your links.

You can often choose a custom alias for the link to make it more recognizable. In the designated "Password" field, enter the custom

: It is commonly used for sharing sensitive Google Docs, news articles, or internal project versions with specific groups like students or colleagues. How to Create Password-Protected Content thinfi.com Paste your long URL into the provided field. Enter your desired password in the password field.

: When a user clicks a Thinfi link, they are prompted for a password before being redirected to the destination URL.

Thinfi mitigates this risk by offering built-in data protection features:

Copyright Michel Kuzmenko (gmk), The Russian Wodehouse Society Ā© 1996-2026. Established 04/04/1996.