The Perfect Summer by Juliet Nicolson

Industrial strikes and the possibility of war did nothing to stop the hedonistic upper classes from enjoying the uninterrupted sunshine of summer 1911. While they revelled in the celebrations surrounding the coronation of George V, the working classes sweated in the heat to cater to their whims. The thoughts of a Queen and a butler, a debutante and a trade unionist conspire to give us an insight into what was a perfect summer for some, but less so for others. Funny as well as informative, this is a smashing read!