The Diary of a Provincial Lady
The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield is a humorous exploration of life in 1920s Devonshire, published by Penguin Books in 2014. This edition spans 547 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a Provincial Lady as she navigates the challenges of domestic life, including a grumpy husband, mischievous children, and various household dilemmas, all while maintaining her sense of humor and resilience.
Readers will find a richly detailed account of the protagonist’s daily experiences, from managing unexpected houseguests to presiding over the Women’s Institute. The story captures the essence of life during this era, highlighting themes of family, domesticity, and personal ambition. With its blend of wit and relatable situations, this classic work remains engaging and relevant, offering insights into the trials and tribulations of a woman determined to thrive amidst the chaos of her surroundings.
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‘January 22nd – Robert startles me at breakfast by asking if my cold – which he has hitherto ignored – is better. I reply that it has gone. Then why, he asks, do I look like that? Feel that life is wholly unendurable, and decide madly to get a new hat’
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 petulant cook. But this Provincial Lady will not be defeated; not by wayward flower bulbs, not by unexpected houseguests, not even by the Blitz. She will continue to preside over the W.I., endure rain-drenched family picnics and succeed as a published author, all the while tending to her strawberries.
The Diary of a Provincial Lady is a brilliantly observed comic novel, as funny and fresh today as when it was first written.
Widely regarded as one of the funniest English authors and an heir to Jane Austen, E.M. Delafield was born in Sussex in 1890. She took the name Delafield to distinguish herself from her mother (De la Pasture), also a novelist, and wrote over 30 books which could be ‘as laugh-out-loud funny as PG Wodehouse’ before her death in 1943.
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