The London Visitor

"The London Visitor" by Mary Russell Mitford is a short story that is written as if you're one of Mitford's closest friends. Though the tale is only a few pages long, its charm and endearing nature make it realistic and engaging enough to make you wish it could go on much longer. When invited to be a guest somewhere, there's much to do in order to present yourself well, this book takes you through that process and the process of visiting someone in comedically vivid details.