Love in a Cold Climate
Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford, published by National Geographic Books on August 10, 2010, is a 256-page work written in English. This romantic comedy vividly captures the allure and complexities of aristocratic life in England during the interwar period. The story follows Polly Hampton, who is being prepared for an ideal marriage by her ambitious mother, Lady Montdore. Despite her beauty and social standing, Polly finds herself disenchanted with the expectations of high society, particularly as she navigates her debut season in London after returning from India.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with unexpected twists as Polly harbors a secret that disrupts her mother’s aspirations and leads to her own disinheritance. The plot unfolds with the pursuit of Polly by an elderly duke and the interest of a young heir, showcasing themes of family life and romance. Mitford’s portrayal of the characters and their unconventional paths to happiness offers a glimpse into the societal norms of the time, making this edition a notable exploration of historical fiction.
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A sparkling romantic comedy that vividly evokes the lost glamour of aristocratic life in England between the wars.
Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, with her stunning good looks and impeccable connections, is bored by the monotony of her glittering debut season in London. Having just come from India, where her father served as Viceroy, she claims to have hoped that society in a colder climate would be less obsessed with love affairs.
The apparently aloof and indifferent Polly has a long-held secret, however, one that leads to the shattering of her mother’s dreams and her own disinheritance. When an elderly duke begins pursuing the disgraced Polly and a callow potential heir curries favor with her parents, nothing goes as expected, but in the end all find happiness in their own unconventional ways.
Featuring an introduction by Flora Fraser.
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