A very funny and acutely observed account of Edwardian domestic life.
Clarissa er en smuk, velhavende kvinde, der trives bedst i et spind af intriger. Hun har ingen andre lyster end at kontrollere de mennesker, der krydser hendes vej, og... Læs mere
* A delightful and witty celebration of the suburban British housewife
It's not easy being a Provincial Lady in Devonshire in the 1920s, juggling a grumpy husband, mischievous children and a host of domestic dilemmas - from rice mould to a... Læs mere
Tension examines reputation and the persistence of gossip in relation to a woman's choice of work and domestic arrangements with a light touch of humour.
"Consequences" (1919) follows the life of Alexandra Clare, an upper class Catholic girl from London, after she turns down her only suitor. Alex is a misfit and having failed to meet her... Læs mere
"22. januar: Robert forskrækker mig ved morgenbordet ved at spørge, hvordan det går med min forkølelse – som han hidtil har ignoreret. Jeg svarer, at den er helt væk. ”Hvorfor i... Læs mere
A Miss Pauline Marchrose applies for the position of "Lady Superintendent" at the Commercial and Technical College for South West England, where Sir Julian Rossiter is the college director. He... Læs mere