Keeping Up Appearances (Paperback)

'Oh God, one should not go to parties, Daisy sighed, sinking in wan defeat in the melancholy dawn. One should not mingle with others; one should keep oneself to oneself...' Lying awake after a hotel party on holiday in the Mediterranean, Daisy Simpson reflects on her lacklustre social performance and muses on the impression her confident and graceful half-sister Daphne may have made on the other guests. What is it that makes Daphne, Daphne and Daisy, Daisy? And which of the two will attract the attentions of one of their hosts, Raymond, whom they have both fallen for? Returning to London, Daisy's life is strained by the efforts of presenting the right elements of her personality to the right people, resulting in embarrassments, difficulties and deceits as she navigates her relationships and social standing. Rose Macaulay's novel, first published in 1928, offers a sharp and witty commentary on how we twist our identities to fit, delivered in an intelligent and innovative style.

General

Imprint:	British Library Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	British Library Women Writers, 15
Release date:	March 2022
Authors:	Rose Macaulay
Afterword by:	Simon Thomas
Dimensions:	190 x 130 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-7123-5401-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction
LSN:	0-7123-5401-8
Barcode:	9780712354011

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