Joy in the Morning (Wodehouse novel)

Joy in the Morning is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom on August 31, 1946, and in the United States on January 1, 1947. It is a part of the Jeeves and Wooster series, featuring the gentleman Bertie Wooster and his resourceful valet, Jeeves.

The story revolves around Bertie's efforts to navigate a complex web of romantic entanglements at Brinkley Court, the country estate of Bertie's Aunt Dahlia. These entanglements involve numerous familiar Wodehouse characters including:

• Augustus "Gussie" Fink-Nottle: An awkward newt fancier and friend of Bertie's, now engaged to Madeline Bassett.
• Madeline Bassett: A sentimental and overly imaginative young woman with a penchant for doomsday pronouncements.
• "Stiffy" Byng: A mischievous young woman engaged to the Rev. Harold "Stinker" Pinker.
• The Rev. Harold "Stinker" Pinker: A scholarly curate and friend of Bertie's.
• Stephanie "Stevie" Byng: (Note: In some printings and summaries this character's name is listed as Stephanie, while in others it is listed as "Stiffy.")

The plot is driven by stolen objects, misunderstandings, and Bertie's attempts to help his friends, often with Jeeves's subtle and expert guidance. As is typical of Wodehouse's novels, the narrative is filled with humorous situations, witty dialogue, and comical mishaps. Jeeves, as always, orchestrates events behind the scenes to resolve the chaos and ensure a happy ending for all involved, or at least for Bertie. Joy in the Morning is considered by many to be one of the finest entries in the Jeeves and Wooster series.