May Fair: Being an Entertainment Purporting to Reveal to Gentlefolk the Real State of Affairs Existing in the Very Heart of London During the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Years of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Fifth: Together with Suitable Reflections on the Last Follies, Misadventures and Galanteries of These Charming People

Published in 1925, 'May Fair' by Michael Arlen is a fictional exploration of London society during the reign of King George V. The narrative follows a young writer as he navigates the complexities of social class, romance, and chivalry, sparked by a chance encounter with a delicate hand holding a flower. The story intertwines the lives of various characters, including aristocrats, and reflects on their follies and galanteries, culminating in themes of love and social commentary. Arlen's work offers a whimsical yet insightful glimpse into the social dynamics of early 20th-century Britain.