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  • The Diary of a Provincial Lady

    Series series Penguin Modern Classics
    'January 22nd - Robert startles me at breakfast by asking if my cold - which he has hitherto ignored - is better. I reply that it has gone. Then why, he asks, do I look like that? Feel that life is wholly unendurable, and decide madly to get a new hat'It's not easy being a Provincial Lady in Devonshire in the 1920s, juggling a grumpy husband, mischievous children and a host of domestic dilemmas - ... Read more

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  • Diary of a Provincial Lady

    Series Book 1 - The Provincial Lady
    Diary of a Provincial Lady is a largelyautobiographical novel by English author E. M. Delafield. It takes the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s.This largely autobiographical novel substituted the names of "Robin" and "Vicky" for her own children, Lionel and Rosamund. The book has never been out of print.Delafield ... Read more

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  • The Diary of a Provincial Lady (Annotated)

    The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield. Original Illustrations Included. This edition includes: The Diary of a Provincial Lady The Provincial Lady Goes Further The Provincial Lady in Russia A great classic of the national literature, Diary of a Provincial Lady first appeared in weekly instalments in Time and Tide, the feminist weekly. Some might find a contradiction that a book is both ... Read more

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  • The Provincial Lady

    Series Book 24 - Pan 70th Anniversary
    A special edition of The Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan’s 70th anniversary.The Provincial Lady should lead a charmed, upper-middle class life in her Devonshire village but with a husband reluctant to do anything but doze behind The Times, mischievous children and trying servants, it’s a challenge keeping up appearances on an inadequate ... Read more

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  • The Diary of a Provincial Lady

    It was thus in 1930 that Delafield's most popular and enduring work _The Diary of a Provincial Lady_ was born. This largely autobiographical novel substituted the names of "Robin" and "Vicky" for her own children, Lionel and Rosamund. ... Read more

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  • E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume

    Six satirical novels of British society: convent trials, feminist awakenings, and interwar class life

    This carefully crafted ebook: "E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Zella Sees Herself" (1915) - Zella is a beautiful orphan who must come to terms with her mother's death in a largely hostile world. The Novel is largely autobiographical and the first written work of E. M. Delafield. "The War ... Read more

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  • The Way Things Are

    "'You've never told me about your marriage, Laura?' said Duke Ayland.. . . 'Yes. It's only - I'm very fond of Alfred,' said Laura, taking the plunge and temporarily unaware that almost all wives begin conversations about almost all husbands in precisely the same way"Laura has been married for seven years. On those occasions when an after-dinner snooze behind The Times seems preferable to her ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • I Visit the Soviets - The Provincial Lady in Russia

    Series series The Provincial Lady Series
    This early work is E. M. Delafield’s 1937 semi-autobiographical novel, “I Visit the Soviets - The Provincial Lady in Russia”. Written in the style of a diary, it tells the story of woman living in 1930s Russia who finds herself toiling on a collective farm, battling with public transport, and generally struggling with life in Soviet Russia. An entertaining read that offers a glimpse into Russia in ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    The Diary of a Provincial Lady

    Penguin Classics

    Narrated by Kirsty Besterman ...
    Series series Penguin Classics Audio

    Unabridged

    22 hours 6 min

    **Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Kirsty Besterman, an experienced TV and theatre actress known for her leading role as Lady Macbeth in the National Theatre Tour, as well as a number of roles with Shakespeare's Globe and the RSC.**'January 22nd - Robert startles me at breakfast by asking if my cold - which he has hitherto ignored - is better. I reply that it has gone ... Read more

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  • Late and Soon

    The novel is set in the West of England, over the course of one week in January 1942. Set against the background of a decaying English country-house tradition, the story follows Valentine Arbell and her two daughters, as they struggle to stand up for their existing lifestyle.Primarily a drama of character, events move swiftly under the compulsion of war conditions, and decisions are forced upon ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Provincial Lady in America

    In this volume the Provincial Lady comes to America on a literary tour, visiting New York Chicago, Cleveland, Boston and other cities. A delightful see-yourselves-as-others-see-you view that challenges the American sense of humor. ... Read more

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  • Mrs. Harter

    In E. M. Delafield's "Mrs. Harter," readers are drawn into a rich tapestry of post-Edwardian societal norms and pressures. Delafield employs her signature blend of sharp wit and keen social observation, delivering a narrative that exposes the intricate dynamics of marriage, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment. The prose is both elegant and accessible, weaving a poignant exploration of ... Read more

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