Lucia in London Book

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Lucia, having inherited property in Brompton Square, tries her hand in London’s modern world of social climbers. She decides to split her time between Brompton and Riseholme thinking she can reign supreme in both worlds. Is such a thing possible? How will her long-time friends and loyal subjects of Riseholme accept this insulting treatment?

The stories of her rise in the quirky world of artists and pugilists and duchesses in London are far more charming than you’d think. Sure, she’s still a terrible poseur, but you find yourself rooting for her and enjoying her flexibility in awkward situations. The duchesses themselves find pleasure in her escapades and aren’t bothered by her snobbery, since she doesn’t try to hide the fact that she is a snob. She embraces it like a well-fitting garment.

Back in Riseholme, spiritualism revives and Daisy finds a spirit guide from Egypt, through her use of planchette, who somehow always knows what to say. Riseholme creates a very odd museum. A great romp indeed!