This biography tells the true story behind the gaiety and frivolity of the six Mitford daughters - and the facts are as sensational as a novel. There is Nancy, whose bright social existence masked a doomed obsessional love, which soured her success; Pam, a countrywoman maried to one of the best brains in Europe; Diana, an iconic beauty, who was already married when, at 22, she fell in love with Oswald Moseley, leader of the British fascists; Unity, who, romantically in love with Hitler, became a member of his inner circle ...
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This biography tells the true story behind the gaiety and frivolity of the six Mitford daughters - and the facts are as sensational as a novel. There is Nancy, whose bright social existence masked a doomed obsessional love, which soured her success; Pam, a countrywoman maried to one of the best brains in Europe; Diana, an iconic beauty, who was already married when, at 22, she fell in love with Oswald Moseley, leader of the British fascists; Unity, who, romantically in love with Hitler, became a member of his inner circle before shooting herself in the temple when World War II was declared; Jessica, the family rebel, who declared herself a Communist in the schoolroom; and the youngest sister, Debo, who became the Duchess of Devonshire. Their extraordinary lives are revealed by the author, who had exclusive access to the Mitford archives.
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Good Plus. Good Plus, Creased DJ. Signed Association Copy. Top corners of front cover, both left and right, mildly bumped. DJ lightly creased along the top edge. 611pp. Illus. "The Biography of an Extraordinary Family." Association copy, signed by Desmond Guiness (Diana Mitford's son) at the top of the title page, which also contains an inscription further down: "For Olivia Joy. ' (loc 831/1)
Add this copy of The Mitford Girls, the Biography of an Extraordinary to cart. $48.00, very good condition, Sold by Stanley Louis Remarkable Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Charles, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Little, Brown and Company.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. From the publisher: This is the story of a close, loving family splintered by the violent ideologies of Europe between the wars. Jessica was a Communist; Debo became the Duchess of Devonshire; Nancy was one of the best-selling novelists of her day; the ethereally beautiful Diana was the most hated woman in England; and Unity Valkyrie, born in Swastika, Alaska, would become obsessed with Adolf Hitler. This copy is near fine in black cloth with titles and illustration on the spine. Just slight shelf wear. Unclipped DJ is also excellent, with just slight shelf wear. Signed by the author, Lovell, on the title page. CH.
Add this copy of The Mitford Girls to cart. $54.97, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by LITTLE, BROWN & COMPANY.
