Trouble for Lucia 5th of August non spoilers thread

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

I'm a little late with this - sorry I've got the flu!

The final of the Benson Lucia books - I should be ready to start within two days.

I'm really looking forward to this one - has anyone read it before?

[Susan in NC]

I have, and I love it because, Lucia, of course! I’ve started my reread, but just the first chapter. No rush, Carol, please take it easy and take care of yourself!

[Lesley]

I’m all lined up to start in a day or two. I’ve just got to get my head clear from dealing with the bank over some cretin that has relieved me of a large sum from my accounts. It will be a pleasant relief to bury myself in some literary silliness’ as delivered by the esteemed Lucia.
I’ve not read it before, but over the group read of the Mapp and Lucia books I’ve come to really enjoy their characters and antics.

[Susan in NC]

Oh, no! I’m so sorry Lesley! May he rot, and I hope it will soon be straightened out, so you can join us and bask in the glow of Tilling.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

Lesley wrote: "I’m all lined up to start in a day or two. I’ve just got to get my head clear from dealing with the bank over some cretin that has relieved me of a large sum from my accounts. It will be a pleasant..."

Yikes Lesley, I hope you get it all sorted out.

& I'm still sick & still haven't started the book!

[Susan in NC]

Take care, Carol, and no rush, Lucia & company will be here when you’re ready! ;o)

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

Susan in NC wrote: "Take care, Carol, and no rush, Lucia & company will be here when you’re ready! ;o)"

Thanks! & started!

It's like slipping into a warm glove being back in Lucia's world.

Georgie's (view spoiler)[ jacket - must have been a picture! (hide spoiler)]

[Susan in NC]

I know - wow!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

& let the maneuvering begin!

(view spoiler)[So a man couldn't be the support to the Mayor. So why did Lucia & Georgie marry then? (hide spoiler)]

[Lesley]

I agree. And look how humble and grateful Georgie is with Lucia's seating arrangements for the public dinner!!
Now, should she shop daily as she's always done, or ...? The difficult changes in life that must be considered once you become Mayor :)

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

Lesley wrote: "I agree. And look how humble and grateful Georgie is with Lucia's seating arrangements for the public dinner!!
Now, should she shop daily as she's always done, or ...? The difficult changes in life..."
Especially if you are an irredeemable snob! 😅

[Susan in NC]

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "Lesley wrote: "I agree. And look how humble and grateful Georgie is with Lucia's seating arrangements for the public dinner!!
Now, should she shop daily as she's always done, or ...? The difficult ..."

True! I’m reminded of a very funny reviewer’s comment on the back of one of my Lucia paperbacks - something about the maneuvering and battling over things that don’t matter a jot, but Tillingites (Lucia and Mapp in,particular) would attack it with “Attilan ferocity” and Napoleonic strategy!😂😂 appearances above all!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ , She's a mod, yeah, yeah, yeah!]

& the very welcome return of (view spoiler)[Olga! (hide spoiler)]

This part is so funny!

[Susan in NC]

Yes! Such a comedy of farcical errors…