
Miss Mapp
by E. F. Benson
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Miss Mapp, a resident of the fictional village of Tilling (based on Rye, Sussex, England), is a woman of considerable social ambition and a strong desire to be the center of attention. She is known for her flamboyant personality, her love of entertaining, and her constant efforts to outshine her neighbors. This novel, part of E.F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia series, follows Miss Mapp's antics as she navigates the complexities of village life, vying for status and recognition. The story is filled with witty dialogue and humorous observations about the quirks and foibles of the upper-middle class in the 1920s and 1930s.Book Details
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E. F. Benson
England
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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