Mapp & Lucia

Set in the snobbish society of the 1920s and '30s, the story revolves around the rivalry between the sophisticated Lucia and the frumpy Miss Mapp as they navigate their upper-middle-class lives. Their competition for social standing leads to a series of humorous incidents, showcasing their attempts to outwit each other while dealing with various social disasters. The novel captures the absurdities of class and status through witty dialogue and engaging character dynamics.