E. M. Delafield
Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture, commonly known as E. M. Delafield, was a prolific English author. She wrote novels, short stories, and plays, among other genres, but Delafield is best known for her largely autobiographical Diary of a Provincial Lady, which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s. In sequels, the Provincial Lady buys a flat in London, travels to America and attempts to find war-work during the Phoney War. Delafield's other works include an account of a visit to the Soviet Union, but this is not part of the Provincial Lady series, despite having been reprinted with the title The Provincial Lady in Russia. Delafield is considered by many to have been a master of the comedy of manners.
The heel of Achilles
In a world of family expectations and rigid social norms, a young orphan must find her place while navigating grief and seeking her true self.
By E. M. Delafield
The pelicans
Orphaned sisters must navigate a new life and challenging emotions as they adjust to a new guardian.
By E. M. Delafield
The optimist
Amidst nostalgic reflections and intricate family ties, a man journeys to understand his place, seeking partnership and self-discovery within the bonds of duty and affection.
By E. M. Delafield
Consequences
In a world of childhood games and family expectations, a young girl's impulsive actions trigger a chain of events that will reshape her life.
By E. M. Delafield
The War-Workers
In a time of war, a group of women find strength and face challenges as they come together to support their country.
By E. M. Delafield
Mrs. Harter
** In a quaint English town, the return of a mysterious woman with a shadowy past ignites a series of fractured memories, revealing a tangled web of perceptions, societal norms, and hidden complexities.
By E. M. Delafield
Messalina of the suburbs
In a world of strict rules, a young girl's search for excitement pulls her into dangerous relationships and a possible disaster.
By E. M. Delafield