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| pictish |
The Mitford GirlsAbsolutely brilliant!!!! The biography of these mad mad and very funny aristocratic Englishwomen. Diana Mitford married Oswald Mosley the fascist leader and was imprisoned with him during the war - she was very friendly with Hitler  . Her younger sister Unity took this a stage further and was infatuated with Hitler - some think she was his mistress - and tried to kill herself when war broke out. Decca (Jessica) on the other hand was an ardent Communist and ran away at 18 to fight in the Spanish Civil War. Nancy was very funny and became a famouus novelist. Deborah married the Duke of Devonshire. There were also Pam and their brother Tom. All completely bonkers 
A fascinating insight into life in certain circles from the 1920s through to the present day. I just couldn't put it down tho I have always been interested in them as my mum used to work for Lord Lambton (in the estate office) just before I was born and met Deborah Mitford a few times when she visited the Lambtons. It's by Mary S Lovell. |
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| Anna |
I've read this a few times, plus some others about and by the Mitfords. A fascinating family - and my family thinks that they're bonkers. Nothing compared to the Mitfords
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| pictish |
Have you read the new book of their letters Anna? I'm getting it for Christmas here They are totally mad but so funny!! | ||
| Anna |
ooh, no but I have to put an amazon order in for my Dad's birthday present. I need something to get free postage and the cats haven't bought my Christmas present yet
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| loobyj |
I was flipping through the letters book at Borders the other evening - I really fancy it for Christmas. They were a very interesting family. I like Nancy Mitford's novels too.
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| pictish |
Now what a good idea Anna - and I have 3 cats 
Lj it does look good and Amazon are doing it at half-price at the moment 
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| Anna |
My cats are very good shoppers, Pictish. In fact even my knitted dolls have been known to buy me a birthday and/or Christmas present! They bought me Victorian Lace Today for my last birthday - being knitted themselves they knew exactly what to buy
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| Oblonsky |
I got this book out of the library today Pictish , partly cos of your review! I do enjoy biographies and history - so it's right up my street 
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| pictish |
Hope you like it!! I love historical biographies - I'm reading one by the same author about Bess of Hardwick now  She's a lovely writer.
Anna I think I'm going to try your ideas on Mr Pictish All my Christmas pressies from him are bought now but I keep seeing things so .......
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| Serenity |
I loved reading that book! | ||
| pictish |
It WAS good!! I will definitely read it again. Haven't read the letters yet. | ||