The London Ritz Book of Customs and Manners

Synopsis of The London Ritz Book of Customs and Manners

«The London Ritz Book of Customs and Manners» is Jennie Reekie's essay on etiquette and customs, published by Random House UK in hardback (64 pages).

Explains the customs and social practices of twentieth-century Britain through the prism of the Ritz Hotel in London. More than an etiquette manual, it explores the origin and real meaning of being a gentleman, lady, host or guest, with quotes from Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde and Charles Dickens.

Part of the Ritz series and originally appeared in 1991. The author also published London Ritz Book of Christmas and London Ritz Book of Drinks. English edition.

Aimed at readers interested in British culture, social history and traditions.