Dolphin Cottage

by G.B. Stern

The classic 1960s comedy of manners

Another warm and witty comedy of manners from the bestselling author of “The Matriach” and “Ten Days of Christmas”.

When Lucy Marriott is interviewed on the street corner for an evening news programme, she doesn't realise how it will change her life. Suddenly, she is an overnight sensation in the small village of Brambleford, and everyone wants to know her.

But not every villager has good intentions towards the newest local celebrity. Frustrated actress Nona Dysart is envious of Lucy's popularity, and sets in motion a cruel plan to punish Lucy for her success, using her unsuspecting daughter, Filly.

Dolphin Cottage has all the hallmarks of a GB Stern novel, as she shows us how the little, seemingly inconsequential events in life can have serious consequences. This is a darkly humorous portrait of the hidden desires and motives of families, friends and neighbours.

167 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Gladys Bronwyn Stern or GB Stern (17 June 1890 – 20 September 1973) born Gladys Bertha Stern in London, England, wrote many novels, short stories, plays, memoirs, biographies and literary criticism.

Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Whoever wrote “comedy of manners” (not to mention “warm” and “witty”) in the description for this book didn’t read past the first chapter. It’s tragic, dark, pointless, and unredeemed. It’s about a psychopathic social climber who becomes indirectly responsible for the death of a decent woman whom she hates. There’s no story arc, and there’s definitely nothing funny here.