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Jessica Mitford narrates her growing up among the flamboyant Lord and Lady Redesdale, detailing the influence of her sisters—Nancy, Unity, Diana, and Deborah—whose varied political and social paths underscore her own sense of restlessness. From shoplifting to marrying Esmond Romilly, a nephew of Winston Churchill and Spanish Loyalist, Mitford’s tale spans London, the United States, and the war‑era south, revealing the fragility of privilege amid global conflict. The memoir concludes with Esmond’s wartime service and death, leaving the author to face a new reality in Washington. The book offers a candid view of Upper‑class British life, family dynamics, political extremism, and the personal costs of war, all framed through Mitford’s sharp wit and candid voice.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jessica Mitford
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