Has anyone read Nancy Mitford's books?

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Kasterborous · 01/05/2013 16:32

I was wondering if anyone has read them and would have an idea if I would like them or not. My favourite recent reads have been some of Kate Atkinson's books and Kate Morton, they are some of my favourites. I've seen they have got an omnibus edition of Nancy Mitford on Amazon at a good price and would keep me going for a while.

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Chubfuddler · 01/05/2013 16:56

Once you've read the pursuit of love you'll understand my username.

They are utterly delicious. I LOVE them.

GetOrfMoiLand · 01/05/2013 16:55

I love them, especially Love in a Cold Climate, Pursuit of Love and the Blessing. Her pre war books are more of a period piece, imo.

Her historical biographies are a rip roaring read - they read like her novels. Just reading Madame de Pompadour at the moment.

Her letters are very good as well, Letters from Six Sisters edited by Charlotte Mosley is a good compendium, very funny to read.

louisianablue2000 · 01/05/2013 16:52

I've read love in a cold climate and the pursuit of love. Very clever and funny. If you like Wodehouse you'll probably like them, or Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons possibly. They have the same light feel. I've not read any of her non-fiction but the French biographies are suppose to be good as well.

I haven't read any kate atkinson though so no idea what her books are like so can't compare.

recall · 01/05/2013 16:44

I also love them, but haven't read the ones you mentioned

Portofino · 01/05/2013 16:41

Ps I also really enjoy Kate Atkinson.

Portofino · 01/05/2013 16:40

I love them personally.

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