Dodo Wonders

Dodo Wonders

by E. F. Benson

In the midst of the turmoil and devastation of World War I, Lady Dodo Chesterford, a dazzling socialite, navigates the challenges and complexities of wartime life with her signature wit and resilience. Surrounded by her eccentric friends and family, Dodo faces the uncertainties and hardships of the era, grappling with the changing social landscape, personal loss, and the transformative power of human spirit. Despite the somber backdrop, E.F. Benson infuses the story with his trademark humor and keen observation of human nature, providing a poignant and entertaining exploration of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. He was born on July 24, 1867, in Berkshire, England, and grew up in a family of writers. Benson was the youngest of...

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