E. F. Benson's 'Mapp and Lucia' is a satirical novel that delves into the lives of two social rivals, Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs. Emmeline Lucas, in the fictional village of Tilling. The book not only offers a witty and humorous insight into the competitiveness and social dynamics of the upper-middle-class society but also serves as a critique of human behavior and relationships. Benson's eloquen...