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ISBN10: 9376556240
ISBN13: 9789376556243
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789376556243
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sudden scandal disrupts the tranquil order of an English country house, setting in motion a comedy of manners where nothing is quite as it seems and everyone has something to hide. Amidst summer lawns and gilded drawing rooms, the upper crust find their carefully managed lives upended by a series of misunderstandings, romantic entanglements, and the sly manoeuvrings of those determined to come out on top. The air crackles with the dry wit and understated absurdity that define the very best of interwar British fiction, offering a portrait of a society both enchanted by its own rituals and ripe for gentle ridicule. This is English humour fiction at its most effervescent, where a misplaced letter or a chance encounter can tilt the world off its axis. The narrative sparkles with lighthearted comedy, yet beneath the laughter lies a subtle satire of upper class pretensions and the elaborate codes that govern their world. The author's inimitable style-by turns playful, incisive, and wickedly observant-delivers a reading experience as buoyant as it is sharp, inviting readers to revel in the farcical predicaments and quicksilver dialogue that have made such works enduring favourites. For those drawn to the nuances of 1920s British literature, this novel stands as a delightful example of social comedy, capturing the rhythms and anxieties of a vanished era while remaining irresistibly entertaining. Its blend of witty fiction and affectionate mockery makes it a natural choice for admirers of the British country house novel, as well as anyone who appreciates the art of comic storytelling. The deft interplay of character and circumstance ensures that every page offers a fresh surprise, a sly smile, or a perfectly turned phrase. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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