Elders and Betters

The Donne family''s move to the country is inspired by a wish to be close to their cousins, who are to be their nearest neighbours. It proves too close for comfort, however. For a secret switching of wills causes the most genteel pursuit of self-interest to threaten good relations and even good manners...

First published in 1944, Ivy Compton-Burnett employs her sharp ear for comedy and celebrated p...