Christmas Pudding by Nancy Mitford Paperback Book 9780241342862

Make a loved one smile with this classic Christmas read a perfect stocking fillerChristmas Day was organized by Lady Bobbin with the thoroughness and attention to detail of a general leading his army into battle The formidable foxhunter Lady Bobbin is holding a Christmas house party Attendees include her rebellious daughter Philadelphia a pompous suitor a couple of children poring over newspaper death notices and a dejected writer whose first serious novel has been declared the funniest book of the year Add to the mix beautiful excourtesan Amabelle Fortescue and her guests staying in a neighbouring cottage and you have a ribald tale of true love and false fidelity hijinks and low morals not to mention the consumption of a considerable quantity of Christmas spiritUtter utter bliss Daily MailA dazzling comic delight The TimesVery funny irresistible Spectator