Living Alone is a tale of magic and witchcraft set during the First World War. Sarah Browne is committee woman whose closest companion is dog named David. Through twist of fate, Sarah crosses paths with a certain witch and goes to stay with her in the House of Living Alone. A series of mishaps and misadventures follow as Sarah visits another realm, including a German witch sent to spy on England.

Stella Benson (1892-1933) was an English feminist, novelist, poet, and travel writer. She was a recipient of the Benson Medal. Living in London, she became involved in women's suffrage, as had her older female relatives. During World War I, she supported the troops by gardening and by helping poor women in London