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Diary of a provincial lady

by E. M. Delafield, Jilly Cooper, Edmée Elizabeth Dashwood

Humorous storiesLondon (england), social life and customsFiction in English, 1900-1945TextsDiariesEnglish AuthorsBiographyMiddle class women

The goal of the provincial lady is to maintain 'niceness', whether it be in the home, relationships or personal behaviour. 'The Diary of a Provincial Lady' first published in the 1930s is a witty celebration of the suburban British housewife between the wars.

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Book data: Open Library