Zuleika Dobson

In Max Beerbohm's acclaimed satirical novel, Zuleika Dobson, narrated by Graham Scott, the captivating story unfolds in Edwardian Oxford, where the eponymous character, an internationally renowned prestidigitator, visits her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. Despite her unconventional beauty, Zuleika becomes the object of desire for the all-male undergraduate body, leading to a whirlwind of romantic intrigue, especially with the snobbish Duke of Dorset. This sharp commentary on celebrity culture and societal foibles culminates in a dramatic climax during the Eights Week boat races.