Diary of a Provincial Lady

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When Diary of a Provincial Ladywas first published in 1933, critics on both sides of the Atlantic greeted it with enthusiasm. This charming, delightful and extremely funny book was named by booksellers in England the o.p. novel most deserving of republication.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 201 pages

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