Overview

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.

Highlights

A beautifully written and sharply observed comedy, exploring the social life of Edwardian high society.

Publication Details

This novel, originally published fourth in the series in 1931, is being republished here together with a new introductory biography of the author.