The formidable fox-hunting obsessed Lady Bobbin has put together a Christmas house party at Compton Bobbin, including her rebellious daughter Philadelphia, the girl's pompous suitor, a couple of children obsessed with newspaper death notices, and an aspiring writer whose deadly (in more ways than one) serious first novel has been acclaimed as the funniest book of the year, to his utter dismay. And then there is beautiful ex courtesan Amabelle Fortescue and her group of guests staying in a nearby cottage ... As the house parties starts to unravel, so the jokes increase- this is Nancy Mitford's second novel and one of her earliest forays into the world of the Bright Young Things.
Nancy Mitford
Nancy Mitford was an English novelist and biographer born in 1904. She is best known for her witty and satirical novels that often depicted the lives of British aristocrats and the upper class. Mitford's most famous work is "The Pursuit of Love," which follows the romantic misadventures of the Radlett family. Her writing style is characterized by sharp humor, social commentary, and a keen eye for human behavior. Mitford's works have had a lasting impact on the genre of satirical fiction, influencing authors such as Evelyn Waugh and PG Wodehouse. She is considered a pioneering figure in British literature for her unique and refreshing approach to storytelling.
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