Miss Mapp

Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

Synopsis:


In the charming English village of Tilling, the eccentric and cunning Miss Elizabeth Mapp reigns supreme as the self-appointed queen of social gossip. With her sharp wit and relentless determination to maintain her social status, Miss Mapp becomes embroiled in a hilarious battle of wits with her equally cunning neighbor, Mrs. Emmeline Lucas, known as "Lucia." As the two formidable women engage in a series of comical schemes and deceptions to outdo each other, the village of Tilling becomes a battleground for their social supremacy. With a cast of eccentric characters and a delightful blend of humor and satire, Miss Mapp is a captivating tale of rivalry and intrigue in a small English community.

Genres: Fiction, Comedy, Satire

Themes: Social hierarchy, Gossip, Competition, Small-town dynamics

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