E. F. Benson's 'Mammon and Co.' offers a keenly satirical examination of wealth and social ambition within the upper echelons of Edwardian society. Through the lens of the protagonist'Äôs machinations, Benson employs a sharp, witty narrative style that deftly intertwines humor and incisive social commentary. The novel reflects the anxieties and extravagances of its time, addressing themes of mater...