• Source: Pomp and Circumstance (novel)

Pomp and Circumstance is a 1960 novel by Noël Coward. It is his only full-length published novel, although he also wrote numerous short stories. It was set on the fictitious island of Samolo, which Coward also used as a setting for his play South Sea Bubble. He spent a number of years writing it and was inspired by his experiences of living in Jamaica.




Premise


A British colony in the South Pacific is excited about a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.




Reception


The book became a best seller. "The Peter Pan of British letters has done it again," said a writer in Variety.




References






External links


Review of novel at Kirkus

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