Happy Birthday Nancy!!!!!
If you are unfamiliar with her writing, try her 2 semi-autobiographical novels, "The Pursuit of Love" and "Love in a Cold Climate". Perfect holiday escape literature.
If you've a fan of 20th century Brit Lit on your holiday shopping list, you could do far worse than the Penguin re-release boxed set "Love From Nancy" which includes "Love in a Cold Climate", "The Pursuit of Love", "Don't Tell Alfred", "The Blessings" and "Wigs on the Green"
Francophiles on your gift list will appreciate receiving a copy of her biographies of Voltaire, The Sun King and Madame De Pompadour.
Give her a try. She knew everyone worth knowing,was funny, sarcastic, a great tease and a wonderful writer. All may be found at her war time employer, Heywood Hill
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Her letters, especially those she exchanged with Evelyn Waugh, are also wildly funny. Love her.
Can't wait to try one of her books!
http://www.nancymitford.com/
Shelley, check your library for a copy of the Masterpiece Theater production. It's a very good intro to Nancy. Obviously, the books are MUCH better, but it's an entertaining way to dip your toe into pre war Brit lit.
I am currently reading her sisters (Deborah Devonshire aka The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire) book "Home to Roost (and other peckings)". It's hilarious. When I finish it I am going to read her memoir "Wait for Me."
Kathie, "Counting My Chickens" is a worthy read as well.
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