Novelists Against Social Change

Focusing on the works of John Buchan, Dornford Yates, and Angela Thirkell, the book explores how these conservative authors channeled their fears about social change into their popular fiction. It examines their responses to shifting dynamics in class, politics, women's liberation, and professionalization, suggesting that these anxieties fueled their most compelling narratives. Through this analysis, the authors reveal the intersection of literature and societal concerns during a transformative period.