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Lucia in London

By: E. F. Benson
Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
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Using her best social-climbing instincts and refusing to be embarrassed, Lucia sets out to conquer London and mingle with the beau monde. Soon a secret group of 'Luciaphiles' springs up; the social climbers who make up its rank never tire of watching her get into and out of all kinds of trouble.

©1927 E F Benson (P)2011 Hachette Digital Classics Funny Witty

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I've enjoyed other Lucia books but this is by far the best
delightful plot twists and masterly performance by Margolyes

fabulous!

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Not as funny as some of the other Mapp/Lucia stories, but amusing nevertheless and brilliantly read by Miriam Margolyes.

Gently amusing

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Don't know where I'd be without Lucia. I can listen to these books again and again and they never fail to delight!

My desert island books...

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Lovely narration - easy to distinguish between characters, and it's a nice change for a Benson adaptation to have a Georgie who is not done in exactly the same camp voice. The abridgement was done very skilfully, it's just a pity they felt they had to abridge it at all; it is so wonderfully written that there is really nothing to cut despite the fact that this is not the best of the novels in the Mapp and Lucia series. In all, a thoroughly enjoyable listen.

Narration topping, abridgement unnecessary.

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And dare I say that Miriam Margolyes' narration is not as good as Nadia May.......

Shame the story is abridged

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Lucia in London is one of my favourites of the Mapp and Lucia books, and I've read it a number of times. while shortening the story they chopped some of my favourite scenes, and a lot of they characterization that I find so essential to fully grasping these characters. Miriam Margoyles did a very good job bringing the characters to life, even though her Georgie came out stiff and a little dull.

Wish they didn't abridge the story

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Who was your favorite character and why?

The characters are priceless and wonderfully brought to life.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Queen Charlotte's mittens always make me laugh out loud.

Any additional comments?

It is s shame that it is abridged so much, but it makes it very accessible

My favourite Lucia book beautifully read

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A perfect picture of the early nineteenth century, cars are in but so are endless numbers of servants .
No room for all that chat these days ALAS.

Other days, fascinating times.

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Loved it, as usual! Now on to the next: Miss Mapp. Can't wait to get started!

Another Triumph!

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This is not a long novel and most purchasers will be familiar with the story and look forward to all the events in it, so why cut chunks from it?

Why on earth was it abridged?

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