Nancy Mitford was witty, intelligent, a great tease and an acute observer of upper-class English idiosyncrasies. Hastings captures the gaiety and frivolity as well as the unhappy truth of Mitford's life: her failed marriage sharply contrasting with her glittering social success.[...]
Nancy Mitford's life was as glamorous and as dramatic as her most famous novels, "The Pursuit of Love "and "Love in a Cold Climate.
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Mitford was witty, intelligent, often acerbic, a great tease, and an acute observer of upper-class English idiosyncrasies. With the publication of her comic nov[...]
For nearly sixty years Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was one of the most famous writers in the world. An enormously successful playwright and the author of over a hundred short stories and twenty-one novels - several of which are now established classics - Maugham expertly concealed a private life. P[...]
This beautifully illustrated new edition of the Bible is retold especially for children. From Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee - clear, lively language and dramatic colour photography help bring the Old and New Testament stories to life. This is a perfect gift for children and a sourc[...]
A beautifully illustrated edition of the Bible, created especially for children. From the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee - Old and New Testament stories are brought to life with photographs and maps to put the stories in context. Perfect for sharing with your child or grandc[...]