Snobs

Julian Fellowes’s first novel, Snobs, offers an astute and witty portrait of modern English society, exploring the intersections of aristocrats and actors through sharp social commentary and engaging characters. The story follows Edith Lavery, a young woman with aspirations beyond her modest background, as she becomes entangled with the heir to an aristocratic title amidst the social tensions of Broughton Hall. With a keen eye for social nuances and character, Fellowes reveals the complexities of class, ambition, and love in contemporary England—all wrapped in a clever, entertaining narrative.