Posted by Racer on July 27, 2006, at 22:25:11
In reply to Love in a Cold Climate, posted by Declan on July 19, 2006, at 14:17:10
Doh! I forgot, when I first clicked on your post, I was going to recommend another, if you like "Love in a Cold Climate!"
"Cold Comfort Farm," is lovely. Very funny -- made me laugh out loud alone in a room. That's rare for me.
You might also like Angela Thirkell's books, like "Summer Half," or "The Brandons," or "Ankle Deep." they're all quite funny, in a very British sort of way. She was some sort of minor Sitwell, maybe a cousin? A fringe member of Bloomsbury, I think. She was also a delightful writer.
Another huge favorite of mine, although largely out of print, is E. M. Delafield. She's probably best known for the Provincial Lady series: "Diary of a Provincial Lady," "Provincial Lady in Wartime," etc. I liked "First Love" a very great deal, and also -- dang, can't remember the titles... Oh, well. You're a clever fellow. If you're interested, you'll be able to look them up...
Take care.
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