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[wolfylady]

Which book is that quote from? I absolutely wish that I had been a comtemporary of the Mitford sisters...

I love the pictures of the flowers and swans.
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It's from Decca, the enormous book of her letters. I've been dipping in and out of it quite a lot recently. Oh ditto, aren't they just such a fascinating family? There's no one else quite like them (daft as that sounds) in our history I don't think.

Thanks!

[wolfylady]

Oh I will see if the library has that as it looks interesting. It's really amazing how none of them were really properly educated but they still managed to become successful, Nancy and Decca especially.
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Absolutely. I think Nancy was definitely a force to be reckoned with. There's another book of their letters which is more recent I think, I've yet to have a look at that one. The only problem with the Decca book is you just get her correspondence but it's utterly fascinating. Have you read Hons and Rebels, her autobiography? I've not yet but I think I must get hold of it.
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[theteaqueen]

I want to see a photograph of you wearing your snazzy new glasses. :)

[aszy]

I second this motion!

[redtoffee]

I third this motion!

Love the photos, and the book sounds intriguing! Sounds like something i must check out!

Laura
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Ahaha ok. I haven't got them yet but when I do I promise I'll show you!!

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OH INDEED.

It's at Audley End, near Saffron Walden. I wanted it to do the whole tail thing but it point blank refused.

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thank you so much!

[thisglasnost]

Ahhh i need to read Decca properly! I keep buying other books though. I must get back into my Mitford books.