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The protagonist of this novel is Queen Lucia, who is outrageously pretentious, hypocritical, and snobbish. Her husband, Pepino, is "her prince-consort", Georgie is her "gentleman-in-waiting", and the toy kingdom of Riseholme is their home. The novel is full of satire and humor, and it is a very enjoyable read.
Outrageously pretentious, hypocritical and snobbish, Queen Lucia, 'as by right divine' rules over the toy kingdom of 'Riseholme' based on the Cotswold village of Broadway. Her long-suffering husband Pepino is 'her prince-consort', the outrageously camp Georgie is her 'gentleman-in-waiting', and the...