The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters

Mosley, Charlotte

ISBN 10: 0061373648 / ISBN 13: 9780061373640

Published by Harper, 2007

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Synopsis:

Collects the correspondence of the six Mitford sisters--Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica, and Deborah--to shed light on their private lives and the broader British aristocracy, offering vivid insights into such factors as their career and lifestyle choices, the impact of World War II on their political beliefs, and their high-profile marriages. 30,000 first printing.

Review: "An engrossing, deeply personal group portrait.Each letter is a thrilling gem unto itself.Marvelous fun." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Compelling.The letters are so affecting that it is difficult to refrain from wanting to get to know the sisters better." -- St. Petersburg Times

"An engrossing, deeply personal group portrait...Each letter is a thrilling gem unto itself...Marvelous fun."--Kirkus Reviews

"A splendid introduction to the eccentric charms of the Mitford world...On my short list of best books of the year."--Newsday

"Funny, loving, sparkly, snarky, heartbreaking, chilling, gossipy, wise....You'll be rewarded with six up-close, personal-and sometimes appalling-takes on the 20th century."--O magazine

"Marvelous...THE MITFORDS is quite simply one of the most sinful guilty pleasures of the season."--Baltimore Sun

"Fascinating...The sisters had the stiff upper lip of their class, and, it must be said, a way with words."--Wall Street Journal

"THE MITFORDS could have been an operatic group biography on an epic scale: Instead, thanks to its editor's taste and discretion, it is chamber music with symphonic longings... an intriguing record of each sister's personality... all six could write evocatively, even hauntingly."--Washington Post Book World

"Peppered with colorful nicknames, filled with love, encouragement, jealousy and gossip, and written primarily to amuse the recipients, the letters testify to the bonds of sisterhood."--Publishers Weekly

"Fascinating...Their irresistible appeal comes from the way they invite us into the close family circle."--New York Times Book Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good