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E. M. Delafield’s *Diary of a Provincial Lady* offers a humorous, diary‑style account of a suburban British housewife’s everyday efforts to maintain niceness in her private home, relationships, and public conduct. First published in the 1930s, the book captures the social customs and expectations of middle‑class women in interwar England, especially those living in and around London. Through biting humor and keen observation, Delafield celebrates the routine yet delicate balancing act of polite society, giving readers an intimate view of domestic life and the societal pressures faced by women of that era.
First publish date: 1930
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: E. M. Delafield
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