Following the death of her father, Denham Dobie reluctantly leaves her reclusive life in rural Spain for the social whirl of London high society with well-meaning relatives. Shy, socially awkward, and maddeningly literal, Denham offers devastating—and highly comedic—commentary on the behaviors and values of the artists, writers, and socialites she meets. But when she falls in love with an earnest young publisher, will her perspective change? First published in 1926, this biting social satire remains as entertaining and witty as ever!