And Berry Came Too

Published in 1935 by Ward, Lock & Co., And Berry Came Too is a prominent entry in the popular Berry Pleydell series written by Dornford Yates. The stories, which first appeared in serialized format in magazines before being collected into volumes, depict the lighthearted and often eccentric lives of a wealthy, upper-class British family. This specific installment maintains the author's trademark style, characterized by sophisticated wit, elaborate linguistic play, and a nostalgic portrayal of the English gentry during the interwar period.

The series was famously illustrated by artists such as Henry Coller, whose work helped define the visual identity of the characters for contemporary readers. Yates was highly particular about the aesthetic presentation of his books, aiming for a tone that balanced social comedy with a refined sense of adventure. At the time of its release, the volume was well-received by the author's devoted readership, who looked to the Berry books as a reliable source of escapist entertainment amidst the increasing geopolitical tensions of the mid-1930s.