{"product_id":"miss-mapp","title":"Bayan Mapp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Tilling, an invitation can become a weapon, and a window is the perfect place to rule.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Mapp watches her neighbours from her garden room window at Mallards, determined to remain Tilling’s leading lady. In this small town on England’s south coast, everyone knows everyone, and leisure leaves plenty of room for gossip. E. F. Benson’s comic novel turns visits, bridge games and garden produce into matters of fierce social importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround Miss Mapp, neighbours become rivals and allies. Major Benjamin Flint and Captain Puffin guard their standing, while lively Diva Plaistow keeps a keen eye on local affairs. A remark leads to a plan; a small deception promises an advantage. Beneath the polite surface, the struggle is constant: who gets noticed, who knows first, and who keeps up appearances best?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll discover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA watchful leading lady\u003c\/strong\u003e – Meet Elizabeth Mapp, whose determination to lead makes every neighbour’s move worth watching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle wars of manners\u003c\/strong\u003e – Follow social manoeuvres that turn ordinary invitations and bridge games into hard-fought campaigns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unconventional neighbour\u003c\/strong\u003e – Encounter Irene Coles, a young painter whose frank manner unsettles the town’s careful habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe price of appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e – See how being thought well of matters more in Tilling than being good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWit with a knowing smile\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy Benson’s cool, sly voice as it draws you into the role of fellow observer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy social comedy, English small-town life between the wars, and petty yet wonderful characters at a gentle, teasing pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the first page now and join Miss Mapp at her window: Tilling is always worth watching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Library of Alexandria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59534764736860,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/07788_en_ebook-front_c13.jpg?v=1792175190","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/tr\/products\/miss-mapp","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}