E. M. Delafield
E. M. Delafield, born Edmée Elizabeth Monica de la Pasture in 1890, was a British author best known for her sharp wit and keen observations of early 20th-century life. Her most famous work, "The Diary of a Provincial Lady," captures the everyday challenges and humorous misadventures of a middle-class woman in England. Through her relatable characters and insightful narratives, Delafield offers a delightful glimpse into the social norms and domestic life of her time, drawing readers into a world both familiar and charmingly eccentric.
Consequences
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E. M. Delafield
Set in late Victorian England, “Consequences” follows the life of Alexandra Clare, a girl born into an upper class Catholic London family. R…
Tension
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E. M. Delafield
When the role of ‘Lady Superintendent’ becomes available at the Commercial and Technical College for South West England, the calm and capabl…
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
E. M. Delafield
“Notice, and am gratified by, large clump of crocuses near the front gate. Should like to make whimsical and charming reference to these and…
The Heel of Achilles
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E. M. Delafield
After a difficult childhood, Lydia Raymond, a lower middle class girl, decides to explore her own individuality and climbs the social ladder…
The War Workers
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E. M. Delafield
This is an early work by the author of "Diary Of A Provincial Lady". During the first world war, in the Midlands, there was a plac…
Diary of a Provincial Lady
E. M. Delafield
“Notice, and am gratified by, large clump of crocuses near the front gate. Should like to make whimsical and charming reference to these and…