Poor Caroline by Winifred Holtby. 1986 Virago Modern Classic (c/r 1931), 255 pages. A satirical novel filled with motivated yet delusional cast of characters in West Kensington.

Condition: Very good. Some wear to cover, pages tanned.

"Mrs. Smith remonstrated, secretly enjoying every word spoken in Caroline's disfavour, but anxious to maintain her pose of broad-minded matron."