Books like Delia by Diana Morgan
When Delia Davies is appointed headmistress of the William Llewellyn school for girls, her modern sensibilities and intellect provoke unease in the conservative town of Merioneth at the turn of the twentieth century. Miss Kingston, who opposes the new appointment, takes a hostile stance, while Captain Owen Rhys, a well‑connected gentleman, hopes Delia will leave soon. As tensions rise among staff and residents, Delia must defend her reputation and career, confronting the factions that threaten her tenure.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Diana Morgan
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