Using her best social-climbing instincts and refusing to be embarrassed, Lucia sets out to conquer London and mingle with the beau monde. Soon a secret group of 'Luciaphiles' springs up; the social climbers who make up its rank never tire of watching her get into and out of all kinds of trouble.
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"Pure British fluff, but sometimes you need fluff. Part of a larger series, that I first discovered years ago. Not so fabulous that I want to run out and read every single one, but mildly amusing. Plus, it's set in that great period between the wars. I heart British social nonsense." — Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
"Pure British fluff, but sometimes you need fluff. Part of a larger series, that I first discovered years ago. Not so fabulous that I want to run out and read every single one, but mildly amusing. Plus, it's set in that great period between the wars. I heart British social nonsense."
" This and Queen Lucia are my favorite of the Lucia/Mapp books, though be warned if you have a soft spot for Lucia that her dignity is in tatters by the end of this book. At least she doesn't know it! "
" mILDLY AMUSING BUT WHAT GHASTLY PEOPLE. "
" This book doesn't have quite the bite that Queen Lucia had, the first in the series. "
" Absolutely hysterical! E. F. Benson's 'Lucia & Mapp' books are like your favorite dessert; one simply must indulge, but not in excess! This was a priceless read, and my very first introduction to the series. I look forward to acquiring and reading the rest of Benson's work. "
" My 7th time reading it through -- still love it. "
" Ah, Lucia. Dear to my heart. I have to pick it up again every once in a while just because I miss them all so much. "
" I liked this one better than Queen Lucia. These books are so fun and relaxing, the perfect antidote to hours spent in ICU. "
" Camp world where the most "Tarsome" eventuality that has to be contended with is having to run your own bath when your maid has been given the afternoon off. "
" My favorite of the Lucia books because she gets her comeuppance. "
" If it weren't for the ending, I would have given this book five stars. Lucia's adventures in London and her fall from power in Risehome were hilarious and kept me wanting to read more. Seeing Londoners reaction to Lucia's antics brought a whole new perspective to the books. "
" Even better than "Queen Lucia." "
" The incredible thing about these books is the sustained hilarity--the cleverness and wittiness does not flag, for 200+ pages. It's amazing. "
" A dash of Austen's cool social observation, with a helping of Wodehouse's Wooster stories...only far more malicious than either. So much fun. "
" Another splendid book about the social climbing, deceitful, pretentious but magnificent Lucia, in this case living it up in London society post-inheritance. Magnificently good fun as ever. "
" One of my favourite Lucia stories. Hugely enjoyable. "
Edward Frederic Benson (1867–1940) was born in Berkshire, England, and educated at Cambridge. He worked in Athens for the British School of Archaeology and later in Egypt for the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies. Benson wrote fiction, reminiscences, and biographies, but is best remembered for his arch satirical novels and his urbane autobiographical studies of Edwardian and Georgian society.
Miriam Margolyes received the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence. She was the voice of Fly the dog in Babe and appeared in Ladies in Lavender with Dames Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. In 2002 she played the role of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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