Mapp and Lucia
Mapp and Lucia

Author: E. F. Benson

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1473372879

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A brilliant and subtle comedy on the social rivalries of a small village between the wars. Lucia is probably the greatest creation of E. F. Benson, a social climbing socialite from the small village of Riseholme. A beautifully written and sharply observed comedy, exploring the social life of Edwardian high society. This novel, originally published fourth in the series in 1931, is being republished here together with a new introductory biography of the author.

Queen Lucia
Queen Lucia

Author: Edward Frederic Benson

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 3965084097

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Lucia is the uncrowned queen of 1920s provincial society, the Everest of social climbers and the most delicious of snobs. In the pastoral serenity of the village of Riseholme, Lucia and her unforgettable cronies face up to an Indian guru, spiritualism and a cultural usurper.

Mrs. Ames
Mrs. Ames

Author: E.F. Benson

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 3368901702

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Reproduction of the original.

Lucia's Progress
Lucia's Progress

Author: E. F. Benson

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1473372844

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Miss Mapp and Lucia return in the fifth instalment of E. F. Benson's classic series. Here we find Lucia battling here way to the top of the social ladder in the small village of Tilling, Miss Mapp here nemesis will not let that happen with out a very polite and gentile fight. This novel, originally published in 1935, is being republished here together with a new introductory biography of the author.

The Freaks of Mayfair
The Freaks of Mayfair

Author: E. F. Benson

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-03

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9362209993

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"The Freaks of Mayfair" by E. F. Benson is a delightful satirical portrayal of London's upper-class society in the prestigious district of Mayfair. Through witty humor and keen observation, Benson masterfully captures the glamorous yet absurd world of high society, where wealth, gossip, and scandal reign supreme. Set against the backdrop of extravagant parties and social gatherings, the novel delves into the lives of eccentric socialites and aristocrats, each with their own quirks and eccentricities. Benson's sharp wit and keen eye for detail expose the hypocrisy and frivolity of the upper echelons of society, offering readers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the trappings of wealth and privilege. As intrigue and scandal unfold amidst the glittering façade of Mayfair, readers are drawn into a captivating tale of ambition, rivalry, and social climbing. Through its engaging narrative and colorful characters, "The Freaks of Mayfair" provides a satirical exploration of the complexities of high society, inviting readers to laugh at the absurdities of human behavior while reflecting on the nature of wealth, power, and status in society.

As Good as God, as Clever as the Devil
As Good as God, as Clever as the Devil

Author: Rodney Bolt

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 9781445871172

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Tells the extraordinary story of Mary Benson and her family, bringing the late Victorian and early Edwardian period vividly to life.

The Collected Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson
The Collected Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson

Author: E. F. Benson

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 1780337469

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United by a perfect chilling atmosphere and graceful literary style, these ghostly stories range from the horror of vampires, homicidal ghosts and monstrous spectral worms and slugs (appearing in the classic "Negotium Perambulans" and "And No Bird Sings") to the satire of humorous tales that poke fun at charlatan mediums and fake seances ("Spinach" and "Mr Tilly's Seance"). This new edition brings together E.F. Benson's greatest stories, making this the one book that no fan of Benson's or of things spectral can afford to miss.