E. F. Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, and short story writer whose works are celebrated for their keen observation of social strata and subtle irony. He masterfully captured the intricacies of human nature and the motivations behind his characters' actions. His prose is marked by its elegant wit and insightful commentary on societal dynamics. Readers will appreciate his ability to distill the essence of a period with both humor and sharp perception.
Queen Lucia was written by E.F Benson in 1920. It is the first book in a series of novels that feature hilarious incidents in the lives of upper-middle class people in the 1920s and '30s. The characters vie for social standing in an extremely snobby world. In the series the two main characters - sophisticated Lucia and frumpy Miss Mapp compete with each other and have to extricate themselves from a series of social disasters in comical style.