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A sharp, sparkling glance at high society that still hums with relevance. The Celebrity At Home invites you into Edwardian London's drawing rooms, where fame, gossip and social ritual collide with intimate struggles and unspoken power. Violet Hunt's early twentieth century fiction crackles with wit and social realism as parlour dramas unfold beneath polished veneers. The book's form-bright, compact narratives braided with satire-offers a piercing critique of celebrity life and the expectations placed on women and households. Its themes of domestic duty, status, and gendered power dynamics resonate with today's questions about public personas and private lives, making it a vivid touchstone for literary studies students and casual readers alike. Historically significant, the work stands as a courageous voice within british society satire and the broader lineage of parlour fiction. It captures a pivotal moment in edwardian london and early twentieth century britain, reinforcing its place in the study of social realism fiction and cultural history. Selling points you'll feel with every page: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you're collecting classic literature or simply seeking incisive, human storytelling about fame, family and the pressures of propriety, this volume rewards careful reading and repeated revisits.