Shortly before the Second World War, a column by 'Mrs Miniver' appeared in THE TIMES, the first of many recounting the everyday events of a middle-class Chelsea family: Mrs Miniver's thrill at the sight of October chrysanthemums; her sense of doom when the faithful but rackety car is replaced; the escapades of Vin, Toby and Judy, her unpredictable ...
More essays and sketches from the author of "Mrs Miniver". Jan Struther (1909-1953) was the pen name of Joyce Maxtone Graham. The pieces in this book first appeared in the "Spectator", "New Statesman", "Punch" and other journals.
WOMEN OF BRITAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENT I want to thank all those who have so kindly sent us their friends letters for inclusion in this book, and have helped us in the deletion of certain personal details in order to preserve the writers anonymity. It has not been possible in all cases to ask the writers themselves for per mission to print the letters, ...
The English book that charmed millions when it was first published in America in 1945 has a new introduction by Greer Garson, who starred as the heroine in the movie.
"Giving a party is very like having a baby: its conception is more fun than its completion, and once you have begun it, it is almost impossible to stop." Famous for her creation of the much-loved Mrs Miniver, Jan Struther here turns her attention to peacetime life - its parties and its everyday contemplations. Displaying all the wit, warmth and ...
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