This British author is a master of the short story, renowned for his witty and often macabre tales that deftly satirized Edwardian society. His work features delicately drawn characters and precisely crafted narratives, establishing him as a significant voice in literature. The author's unique style and keen observations on human nature have influenced many subsequent writers. His legacy is cemented by his sharp wit and enduringly compelling storytelling.
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Francesca Bassington is a somewhat cold and self-contained society woman who values her home and possessions above all else. She lives in a house that was left to a young, underage heiress, Emmeline Chetrof, and Francesca is free to continue living there until Emmeline gets married. Well contented to continue living there forever, Francesca is trying to find a way to stay in the house, maneuvering with her son Comus, a self-centered young man whose irresponsibility may have been excusable and endearing when he was young but whose flippancy and fecklessness has now become a sore point between him and his mother