Mrs. Fitz

"Mrs. Fitz" by J. C. Snaith is a story that kicks off in the heart of Edwardian England, during a quirky fox hunt, and is set against the backdrop of an attempted assassination of a foreign king. Meet Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren, a woman who stirs up trouble amongst the local gentry due to her mysterious past and boundary-breaking actions. As witty characters toss around jokes amidst concerns for the King of Illyria, the novel peels back the layers of social class, manners, and relationships. Characters such as Mrs. Arbuthnot and her husband, offer social commentary and express frustration with their life in Britain. They also make observations about Mrs. Fitz. The novel bounces from royal drama to village gossip, hinting at complex observations on social class, public perception, and private lives.