MAPP AND LUCIA

In this, the fourth book in E.F. Benson’s delightful 1920s/30s Mapp and Lucia series, the respective heroines of the previous three books face off. Forget comedies of manners—this is a cage match of manners, as Lucia, having thoroughly conquered Riseholme, moves into Miss Mapp’s turf in Tilling (with the faithful Georgie in tow, thank goodness), and all-out social war ensues. Fun from beginning to end.