Over Bemerton's

"Over Bemerton’s" by E. V. Lucas offers a whimsical chronicle of life above a secondhand bookshop in Edwardian London. Through a tapestry of charming vignettes, narrator Mr. Falconer introduces readers to a cast of curious city dwellers—suffragettes, actors, dreamers, and philosophical shopkeepers—each reflecting the texture and temper of early 20th-century society.

Lucas weaves sharp social observation with gentle humor and literary flair, capturing moments both poignant and quietly absurd. A perfect read for fans of vintage fiction, bookstore settings, and slow-paced, character-rich stories.