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Sharply observant and wickedly funny, E.F. Benson's six Mapp and Lucia novels satirize the upper-middle-class social climbers in 1920s and '30s rural England. Games of bridge and cups of tea fuel hilarious gossip and vindictive plots a-plenty. It is a masterfully sustained spotlight on the minutiae of village life - a clever and ultimately heart-warming series that seems tailor-made for audio. Volume 1 contains the first three books.

©1927 E.F. Benson (P)2021 Naxos Audiobooks Classics Funny Witty Village Heartfelt Feel-Good

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I think if I had to choose a mastermind specialist subject it would be the Mapp and Lucia novels; that's how much I adore them, know them and cherish them. Fred Benson was an excellent observer and storyteller and his (in my mind) M&L novels (along with his ghost stories) are his crowning glory. you can imagine my joy to find these volumes unabridged and Georgina's narration is perfect: thank you. I'll enjoy these talking books for years to come x

glorious

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Well read and so enjoyable. We can’t bear Lucia then we love Lucia. Such brilliant characters.

Really delightful

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It should be Rizzum NOT Rise-home! But that's a small complaint. It did have my inner Mapp cringing though!

Great stories, let down by pronunciation

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Loved every minute of the stories. I think the narrator made a brilliant job of all the characters.

Brilliant.

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Perfect audible book. Really enjoyed the Lucia stories. Very clever and witty writing and fabulous narration!

Thoroughly entertaining

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