The Osbornes

"The Osbornes" by E. F. Benson is a story set in the early 1900s, where social climbing and upper-class life are central. Follow the Osborne family, newcomers to high standing, as they chase approval from London’s elite circles and the attention of Mrs. Osborne who is organizing fancy parties to make sure their status is secure. From their luxurious Park Lane mansion to their family interactions with their sons, Claude and Percy, and the prospect of Claude’s relationship with Dora West, the story shows the struggles and hopes tied to their new social scene, marked by intense efforts and commentary on class dynamics during a fancy debut into London's elite.