Strange Journey

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Strange Journey
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Maud Cairnes
Afterword by Simon Thomas
SeriesBritish Library Women Writers
Series part Volume No. 14
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 130
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780712354950
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publication Date 17 March 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this body swap comedy from the 1930s, the minds of two strangers, aristocrat Lady Elizabeth and middle-class Polly Wilkinson, switch places with baffling and hilarious results. With wry observations on class, behaviour and relationships, as both attempt to navigate the different social settings and awkward situations they suddenly find themselves thrust into - the switches taking place randomly with very little warning - the two women are eventually able to contrive a meeting and learn to control their 'gift' and effect positive changes in each others' lives.

Author Biography

Maud Cairnes was the pseudonym for Lady Maud Kathleen Cairnes Plantagenet-Hastings Curzon-Herrick. As a member of the aristocracy, she would have had personal insight into the lifestyle and manners of Lady Elizabeth, but she also creates Polly's character with equal skill, bringing authenticity to her language and household.