
Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 - 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. Benson's first book published was Sketches From Marlborough. He started his novel writing career with the (then) fashionably controversial...

This delightful novel tells the story of the Upcott family, who live in the idyllic English countryside. The book is a charming portrayal of the daily routines and social rituals of the rural gentry in the early 20th century. Benson's keen observations of human nature, his...