Scandal: Or Priscilla's Kindness
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A sharp and wickedly comic novel of manners, Scandal or Priscilla's Kindness sits squarely in the tradition of British social satire. A.N. Wilson chronicles the unravelling of a prominent public figure whose carefully constructed reputation is laid bare by a compromising relationship with a woman named Priscilla, whose particular brand of kindness proves ruinous. With a tone that balances mordant wit with genuine psychological insight, Wilson illustrates how swiftly respectability can crumble beneath the pressures of desire, hypocrisy, and public scrutiny. The novel presents a razor-sharp dissection of the English establishment — its pretensions, its moral double standards, and its appetite for downfall — making it essential reading for fans of Evelyn Waugh and Anthony Powell.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Chipped, torn with minor damage. Page Condition: Good, pages appear clean and cream-coloured. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Binding appears intact with no loose pages.
A sharp and wickedly comic novel of manners, Scandal or Priscilla's Kindness sits squarely in the tradition of British social satire. A.N. Wilson chronicles the unravelling of a prominent public figure whose carefully constructed reputation is laid bare by a compromising relationship with a woman named Priscilla, whose particular brand of kindness proves ruinous. With a tone that balances mordant wit with genuine psychological insight, Wilson illustrates how swiftly respectability can crumble beneath the pressures of desire, hypocrisy, and public scrutiny. The novel presents a razor-sharp dissection of the English establishment — its pretensions, its moral double standards, and its appetite for downfall — making it essential reading for fans of Evelyn Waugh and Anthony Powell.
