Description
Discover the charm of 'Don't Tell Alfred', a delightful reissue that celebrates the 70th anniversary of Nancy Mitford's captivating narrative. This charming B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2016, invites you into the life of Fanny, a traditional English housewife transformed by her husband Alfred's unexpected appointment as the Ambassador to Paris. Experience the enchanting world of high society, as Fanny navigates cocktail parties and encounters with royalty, all while managing the quirky lives of her maverick sons and the complex love lives of her new friends. With 240 pages filled with humor and wit, 'Don't Tell Alfred' continues the beloved saga of characters introduced in 'The Pursuit of Love' and provides an insightful look at the intricacies of relationships and class. Condition: Brand New, ISBN: 9780241974704. Perfect for fans of classic British literature, this book serves as a must-read for those seeking a blend of laughter and elegance in their literary collection. Order now to dive into the world of Nancy Mitford, and enjoy fast shipping options available across New Zealand! Experience the hilarity and elegance of 'Don't Tell Alfred' today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241974704
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
Reissued on the 70th anniversary of the first publication of The Pursuit of Love by Hamish Hamilton
'I believe it would have been normal for me to have paid a visit to the outgoing ambassadress. However, the said ambassadress had set up such an uninhibited wail when she knew she was to leave, proclaiming her misery to all and sundry and refusing so furiously to look on the bright side, that is was felt she might not be very nice to me.'
Fanny is married to absent-minded Oxford don Alfred and content with her role as a plain, tweedy housewife with 'ghastly' clothes. But overnight her life changes when Alfred is appointed English Ambassador to Paris. In the blink of an eye Fanny's mixing with Royalty, Rothschilds and Dior-clad wives, throwing cocktail parties and having every indiscreet remark printed in tomorrow's papers.
But with the love lives of her new friends to organize, an aristocratic squatter who won't budge and the antics of her maverick sons to thwart, Fanny's far too busy to worry about the diplomatic crisis looming on the horizon . . .
Don't Tell Alfred continues the hilarious stories of characters Nancy Mitford introduced in The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate and The Blessing.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241974704
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
Reissued on the 70th anniversary of the first publication of The Pursuit of Love by Hamish Hamilton
'I believe it would have been normal for me to have paid a visit to the outgoing ambassadress. However, the said ambassadress had set up such an uninhibited wail when she knew she was to leave, proclaiming her misery to all and sundry and refusing so furiously to look on the bright side, that is was felt she might not be very nice to me.'
Fanny is married to absent-minded Oxford don Alfred and content with her role as a plain, tweedy housewife with 'ghastly' clothes. But overnight her life changes when Alfred is appointed English Ambassador to Paris. In the blink of an eye Fanny's mixing with Royalty, Rothschilds and Dior-clad wives, throwing cocktail parties and having every indiscreet remark printed in tomorrow's papers.
But with the love lives of her new friends to organize, an aristocratic squatter who won't budge and the antics of her maverick sons to thwart, Fanny's far too busy to worry about the diplomatic crisis looming on the horizon . . .
Don't Tell Alfred continues the hilarious stories of characters Nancy Mitford introduced in The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate and The Blessing.