A Little Dinner at Timmin's

A Little Dinner at Timmin's by William Makepeace Thackeray skewers Victorian respectability with comic precision, inviting you into a world of drawing-room ambitions and polite absurdities. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzroy Timmins preside over Lilliput Street with genteel airs: a solicitor who celebrates a lucky brief with new mirrors and a rosewood desk, and a poetic wife whose verses grace the Keepsakes. Thackeray’s tale unfolds as a keenly observed slice of domestic life, full of social climbing, embroidered pretensions, and the tiny vanities that define a household’s reputation. Set against the manners and mores of 19th-century England, this short fiction bristles with satire and affectionate irony. Thackeray’s lucid narration and carefully drawn characters expose the gap between appearance and reality while offering warm comic relief. The story highlights themes of class, marriage, consumerism, and the theater of genteel life without sacrificing empathy for its subjects. Perfect for listeners who love classic literature and Victorian satire, this audiobook is ideal for fans of witty social comedy, period detail, and character-driven storytelling. Tune in for Thackeray’s sharp humor and timeless observations on society’s little rituals.