Queen Lucia: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Queen Lucia is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic) (1867–1940).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Queen Lucia" by E. F. Benson is a comic novel written in 1920. It introduces Emmeline "Lucia" Lucas, the self-appointed social queen of the fictional village of Riseholme, who dominates her community through affected culture and pretension. When rivals emerge—including a mysterious Indian guru, a Russian medium, and a genuine opera diva—Lucia must fight to maintain her social supremacy. This social satire skewers the idle rich and their absurd pursuits with ruthless comedy and affectionate mockery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Queen Lucia
- Author credits: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic) (1867–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Lucia (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Women -- England -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Humor
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