The Freaks of Mayfair

Set amid the glittering streets of Mayfair, the novel follows Sir Louis and Lady Mary Marigold, a couple whose lives are a parade of pomp, ambition, and genteel one‑upmanship. Through witty, sharply observed prose, the story exposes the absurdities of aristocratic snobbery, from inherited titles to the delicate art of collecting social prestige. Their marriage, a partnership of mutual vanity and genuine affection, becomes a lens through which the reader watches the eccentric rituals of high society unfold.

The book is a kaleidoscope of vignettes—Aunt Georgie, the mischievous climbers, the poison‑loving Asps, and other off‑beat characters—each illustrated with George Plank’s playful drawings. These episodes blend satire with a touch of melancholy, revealing how the chase for status often masks deeper insecurities. Listeners will be drawn into a world where the line between earnest ambition and comic folly is delightfully blurred.