Cluny Brown by Margery Sharp – 1945 First U.S. Edition – Social Satire Novel
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This is a 1945 edition of Cluny Brown by Margery Sharp, published by Little, Brown and Company. A charming and witty novel set in pre-WWII England, it follows a spirited young woman whose free-thinking ways clash with social expectations. It's full of humor, heart, and a touch of rebellion — no wonder it was adapted into a classic film just a year later.
The book is in very good vintage condition. The spine is tight, the pages are free of any writing or marks, though they do show natural yellowing from age (foxing). There’s a previous owner's name on the inside front cover. A solid vintage copy of a beloved mid-century novel.
📖 Synopsis
Cluny Brown tells the story of a spirited, unconventional young woman in 1930s England who constantly challenges societal norms. After a well-meaning relative decides she’s in need of “putting in her place,” Cluny is sent to work as a parlor maid at a country estate. There, her free spirit upends the stuffy household, and she becomes entangled with both a mysterious refugee intellectual and the lives of the British upper crust.
The novel is a sharp and funny social satire with a feminist streak — Cluny questions the role society expects her to play, and that theme still resonates today. The writing is lively, and the story balances comedy and social commentary quite well.
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