E M Delafield

Lydia Raymond, a clever and ambitious young orphan, leaves her quiet seaside home to make her mark in bustling London. Working as an accountant at a fashionable shop, she dreams of becoming a writer and navigating the complexities of society. Her beauty and charm attract the attention of a mysterious Greek gentleman at her boarding house, but his sudden departure leaves her questioning his true intentions.Lydia's determination to rise above her humble beginnings is tested as she faces challenges in work and love. With her quick wit and resilient spirit as her only allies, will Lydia find the success and happiness she craves in the big city?E.M. Delafield's novel is a timeless coming-of-age tale that explores the aspirations and trials of a remarkable young woman alone in a rapidly changing world.

Messalina of the suburbs, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Messalina of the suburbs, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Messalina of the suburbs, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Edm e Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890-1943), more commonly referred to as E. M. Delafield, was a best-selling English author. A prolific writer, she produced 40 books in her lifetime including novels, short stories, and parodies. This volume contains Dashwood's complete "Provincial Lady" series, which were bestsellers in her time and have never been out of print. They include: "Diary of a Provincial Lady", "The Provincial Lady Goes Further", "The Provincial Lady in America", and "The Provincial Lady in Wartime". Largely autobiographical, these charming novels are written as journals chronicling the experiences of an Englishwoman belonging to the upper-middle class in the 1930s. Other notable works by this author include: "What is Love?" (1928), "Challenge to Clarissa" (1931), and "Faster Faster " (1936). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing these classic novels now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.