Snobs (novel)

Snobs is a satirical novel by Julian Fellowes, published in 2004. The novel follows the social climbing ambitions of Edith Lavery, a middle-class actress, and her marriage to Charles Broughton, the Earl of Broughton. The book explores the complexities and absurdities of the British upper class, examining themes of social status, ambition, marriage, and the clash between old money and new money. Fellowes uses humor and sharp observation to dissect the rigid social hierarchies and unspoken rules that govern the lives of the aristocracy. The novel is narrated from the perspective of various characters, offering a multi-faceted view of the events and the personalities involved.