Miss Pym Disposes is really excellent and original. The pressure-cooker atmosphere of the college is so well conveyed, and the twist is quite unexpected.

As for A Month in the Country, that's a lovely book. I can recommend the film too - featuring young Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh and Natasha Richardson. It's beautifully shot in a wonderful golden light.

And I have now ordered Living Alone! Thank-you for the rec.