E.M. Delafield
E.M. Delafield was an English author best known for her semi-autobiographical "Diary of a Provincial Lady" series. Born Edmée Elizabeth Monica de la Pasture in 1890, she wrote over 40 novels, often exploring themes of domestic life and women's roles. Delafield's witty, insightful prose earned her a devoted readership. Her work remains celebrated for its humor and keen social observations, reflecting the challenges and aspirations of early 20th-century women.
Book summaries for books written by E.M. Delafield
Quotes
I have been too busy to write in this thing for ages.
Why is it that one can never find a postage stamp when one wants one?
I feel that I have been rather taken advantage of.
The children are very tiresome.
It is a most trying thing to be married to a man who never has any money.
The vicar's wife is a bit of a bore.
I am seriously considering taking up knitting as a hobby.
There is nothing worse than a rainy day.
I have a strong desire to escape from this provincial life.
My husband has been invited to a dinner party, and I am not looking forward to it.
I could really use a good cup of tea right now.
I find it very difficult to keep up with the latest fashion trends.