1920s–30s · Oxford, seaside resorts, country houses
The Bingham & Gladstone Mysteries
Wodehouse-style comedic mystery
Lord Hugo Bingham, an amiable but dim aristocrat in the Bertie Wooster mold, constantly stumbles into murder investigations with his brilliant valet Wilberforce Gladstone. While Hugo provides comic relief and blundering charm, Gladstone's sharp deductive mind and unexpected physical capabilities — he was an undefeated military boxing champion — solve the crimes. A comedic homage to P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster, but with actual murders.
Meet the Detectives
File 01
Lord Hugo Bingham
Amiable aristocrat and inadvertent murder magnet
Bulbous eyes that 'goggle' when surprised. Dim but good-hearted, easily flustered, frequently hungover, loves breakfast. Lives in terror of his mother The Duchess. Speech peppered with 'I say!', 'What ho!', and 'Dash it all!' Stumbles into scrapes and corpses with equal inevitability.
File 02
Wilberforce Gladstone
Impassive valet and secret genius
Tall, long Roman nose, significant features. Impassive manner, formally correct, incredibly observant. Hidden talent: undefeated military boxing champion. Can knock out villains and deduce killers with equal efficiency. Signature phrases: 'Quite, sir,' 'If sir would consider…'
The Books (3 of 5 published)
Perfect For
Fans of P.G. Wodehouse who wish Bertie Wooster occasionally stumbled over a corpse. Light, funny, and surprisingly clever.
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