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I finished the book in one sitting, leaving the children unbathed, dogs unwalked, a husband unfed, and giving alternate cries of joy and recognition throughout Jully Cooper I reread, for the nth time, E. M. Delafield's dry, caustic Diary of a Provincial Lady, and howled with laughter India Knight Glorious, simply glorious DAILY TELEGRAPH She converts the small and familiar dullness of life into laughter The TIMES
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I finished the book in one sitting, leaving the children unbathed, dogs unwalked, a husband unfed, and giving alternate cries of joy and recognition throughout (Jully Cooper )
I reread, for the nth time, E. M. Delafield's dry, caustic Diary of a Provincial Lady, and howled with laughter (India Knight )
Glorious, simply glorious (DAILY TELEGRAPH )
She converts the small and familiar dullness of life into laughter (The TIMES )
I reread, for the nth time, E. M. Delafield's dry, caustic Diary of a Provincial Lady, and howled with laughter (India Knight )
Glorious, simply glorious (DAILY TELEGRAPH )
She converts the small and familiar dullness of life into laughter (The TIMES )
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have loved 'Diary of a Provincial Lady' for years, so when this edition appeared on my Amazon 'suggestions for you' page, I immediately put it on my Christmas list.
But beware! WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU GET!
I assumed that when I clicked on the 'Look inside' button, I was indeed looking inside that edition - specifically at the contents page, which showed all three of the 'Diaries'. Not so. I, and the donor, were bitterly disappointed to find that this beautiful Cath Kidston covered edition is only the first 'Diary' and does NOT include the other two. I contacted Amazon and was told I should have researched more carefully before placing an order.
So if you think you are buying a trilogy - you aren't! I would not have gone for this edition if I had realised that it was only one 'Diary'. I would have looked for the trilogy instead.
But beware! WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU GET!
I assumed that when I clicked on the 'Look inside' button, I was indeed looking inside that edition - specifically at the contents page, which showed all three of the 'Diaries'. Not so. I, and the donor, were bitterly disappointed to find that this beautiful Cath Kidston covered edition is only the first 'Diary' and does NOT include the other two. I contacted Amazon and was told I should have researched more carefully before placing an order.
So if you think you are buying a trilogy - you aren't! I would not have gone for this edition if I had realised that it was only one 'Diary'. I would have looked for the trilogy instead.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is in fact three volumes collected into one. They are the amusing diaries of a middle-class Englishwoman covering the 1930s and wartime. While they are not really laugh out loud they do bring a smile, often of recognition. The simple domestic incidents are retold very much in the style that most of us use to tell of funny things that happen to us - a bit flippant and exagerated. This book is best read in small doses (it originally appeared as a series of features in a magazine). I would recommend this book most highly.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Robert says nothing". But what was he thinking?
The Provincial Lady fascinates me: her way of life, her comments about the social standards predominating before the last war. It could all be rather boring but somehow the way she talks isn't. And I catch something different everytime I re-read the book or listen to the audio cassettes.
There were still shades of the the PL's world left during my childhood in the early 1950's: the baker and grocer still called; my Mum wrote and posted copious notes to companies - ordering, complaining, thanking - as well as writing regular long letters to relatives and friends (she rarely used the phone as it was too expensive); the dreaded visit to the bank manager when finances got tight; everything paid cash and careful records kept of income and expednditure which had to balance every week.
My father was very much head of the house and everything was referred to him - unlike Robert though, he said a good deal, most of it critical.
I would recommend the Provincial Lady books to my future daughter-in-law as a good read, and I hope she would find them just as fascinating. The humour and the quality of the writing must surely appeal to any generation.
The Provincial Lady fascinates me: her way of life, her comments about the social standards predominating before the last war. It could all be rather boring but somehow the way she talks isn't. And I catch something different everytime I re-read the book or listen to the audio cassettes.
There were still shades of the the PL's world left during my childhood in the early 1950's: the baker and grocer still called; my Mum wrote and posted copious notes to companies - ordering, complaining, thanking - as well as writing regular long letters to relatives and friends (she rarely used the phone as it was too expensive); the dreaded visit to the bank manager when finances got tight; everything paid cash and careful records kept of income and expednditure which had to balance every week.
My father was very much head of the house and everything was referred to him - unlike Robert though, he said a good deal, most of it critical.
I would recommend the Provincial Lady books to my future daughter-in-law as a good read, and I hope she would find them just as fascinating. The humour and the quality of the writing must surely appeal to any generation.
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a nighttime classic read
extremly amusing and very well written delivery date as stated and condition immaculate 10 out of 10 to the seller and an equally same amount for the book itself
Published 7 months ago by John Towell
Four books in one surprise!
received this book second hand in perfect condition, and was delighted to find that it also contained three sequels to the original book - this had not been advertised when buying,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jenny Brand
A Delightful Diary of a Provinical Lady
Now really the title of this book does kind of tell you what's coming. This is a fictional `Diary of a Provincial Lady' though having a wander through the internet etc it turns out... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Simon Savidge Reads
Nice suprise
Beautiful cover (shame the rest of the series don't have similar covers) and lovely, gentle book. Not a plot or storyline as it is a diary but great fun - reminded me of several... Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by Sofa B
A very enjoyable read but WHY JILLY COOPER?
I enjoyed this book immensely and have since recommended to my mum and Gran. The Cath Kidson design is beautiful and it was a pleasure to read. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Book Worm
Excellent.
Bought this book for my Mum and she was delighted with it. She thought I'd bought it new it was in such good condition.
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by Mrs. J. L. Potter
The diary of a woman who couldn't wipe her own nose...
The 4 star rating is an error on my part. This book barely rates a one star. When I read this book as a teenager I think I found it mildly amusing. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Angular
Wickedly funny!!!!
If you buy only one book in your life, make sure its this one. I have read five times (something I never usually do) and always find something in it that I missed previously. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by GrannyFran
A rich dry humour that has inspired and delighted many!
The provincial lady has a nice house, a nice husband (usually asleep behind "The Times") and nice children. In fact, maintaining niceness is her raison d'etre. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by A BookReader
social and feminist history in a humorous package
This diary, plus the later ones in which the author visits America and then works in a forces' canteen in wartime, is a fascinating glimpse of what life was like for a middle... Read more
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