Nancy Mitford develops from the lively socialite of the 1930's through her war work in the Second World War and through her friendships. The two stories blend together beautifully.
This is a skilfully written dual timeline historical novel which captures London in two different periods of time. Place that changes the lives of two women from different eras in the Inscription from the author. Soon, she discovers her life and Nancy’sĪre intertwined, and it all comes back to the little London bookshop-a Doubly exciting: she brings with her aįirst edition of Nancy’s work, one with a somewhat mysterious Healing process from the loss of her mother, it’s a dream come true to Hill she can’t get on the plane fast enough. Hoping to make ends meet, and discovers a new life.ĭay: When book curator Lucy St.
With war imminent, Nancyįinds respite by taking a job at the Heywood Hill Bookshop in Mayfair, Perpetually unfaithful and broke husband, two Nazi sympathizer sisters,Īnd her hopes of motherhood dashed forever. Mitford’s seemingly dazzling life was really one of turmoil: with a “An absolute must-read!”-Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author The Last Bookshop in Londonġ938: She was one of the six sparkling Mitford sisters, knownįor her stinging quips, stylish dress, and bright green eyes. The Mayfair Bookshop merges the stories of Nancy Mitford, 1930's socialite and a present day American bibliophile, Lucy St Clair, linking them through the Heywood Hill Bookshop in London. I am delighted to be featuring a very special historical novel by Eliza Knight.
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