Series by E. F. Benson
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Buy on Amazon1920 · E. F. Benson
Lucia reigns as the social queen of the small English village of Riseholme, where she and Daisy compete over parties, hostessing, and prestigious…
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Buy on Amazon1922 · E. F. Benson
Positioned at the window of a house overlooking the main street of a small Sussex town, Elizabeth Mapp spies on the comings and goings of her…
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Buy on Amazon1927 · E. F. Benson
Lucia attempts one of her most extraordinary adventures: conquering her new home of London while still holding her societal ground over the country…
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Buy on Amazon1931 · E. F. Benson
Emmeline Lucas, known as Lucia, is emerging from mourning after her husband's death and, finding her hometown of Riseholme offers no challenges,…
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Buy on Amazon1935 · E. F. Benson
Lucia's Progress is a 1935 comic novel by E. F. Benson, the fifth in the Mapp and Lucia series that centers on the social rivalries of idle women in…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · E. F. Benson
Trouble for Lucia is a 1939 comic novel by E. F. Benson, serving as the sixth and final installment in the Mapp and Lucia series. The novel continues…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · E. F. Benson
E. F. Benson’s beloved Mapp and Lucia novels are sparkling, classic comedies of manners set against the petty snobberies and competitive maneuverings…
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Buy on AmazonLucia in London & Mapp and Lucia
Year unknown · E. F. Benson
E. F. Benson’s beloved Mapp and Lucia novels are sparkling, classic comedies of manners set against the petty snobberies and competitive maneuverings…
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Buy on AmazonThe Worshipful Lucia & Trouble for Lucia
Year unknown · E. F. Benson
E. F. Benson’s beloved Mapp and Lucia novels are sparkling, classic comedies of manners set against the petty snobberies and competitive maneuverings…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has E. F. Benson written?
We list 11 books by E. F. Benson across 2 series, published between 1916–1939 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read E. F. Benson's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Queen Lucia.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy E. F. Benson's books?
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