by Vita Sackville-West, Juliet Nicolson
An excellent romp through one of England's most ostentatious eras. The Edwardians, while not exactly a page-turner, offers fascinating insights into the discrepancies between those of different social classes.
The Edwardians is my first foray into the work of Vita Sackville-West. Prior to this all I knew of Miss Sackville-West was her firm association with Virginia Woolf. Shame on me for not seeking out her own personal brilliance sooner.The Edwardians is a in depth look into high society of Great Britons...
Among the many problems which beset the novelist, not the least weighty is the choice of the moment at which to begin his novel.I had only a few pages left to read when I set this aside last Autumn. Didn't want to abandon entirely but didn't have much eagerness for carrying on. No doubt this is must...