And Berry Came Too

And Berry Came Too was published in 1943 by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, emerging during the middle of the Second World War. As a part of the long-running Berry series by Dornford Yates, the book features the humorous, aristocratic escapades of Berry Pleydell and his extended family. The series, which began in the 1920s, served as a form of lighthearted escapism for readers during the mid-twentieth century, capturing a specific, often idealized, portrait of British upper-class life that remained popular long after the social structures it depicted had begun to fade.

Dornford Yates, the pen name of Cecil William Mercer, was known for his witty, sophisticated prose and his meticulous attention to the etiquette and banter of his characters. In this particular installment, the narrative continues the established dynamic of the Berry troupe, focusing on their witty exchanges and minor social complications. The book is representative of the classic British humor and adventure fiction prevalent in the interwar and early wartime periods, characterized by its reliance on dialogue and the distinct, often eccentric, personalities of its central figures.