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It starts on June 19th on BritBox and Amazon Prime.

Re read for my book club & enjoyed it more this time around apart from the political themes of the 30s spookily now being played out ☹️the Mitfords all I‘m sure were neuro divergent , unity especially, annoying , spoilt , privileged & definitely a way of life now long gone , aside from their strange political leanings not sure why everyone was obsessed with these horrible women . Nancy the most famous for the right reasons barely gets a look in ;

Another readable but biased book about the Mitford sisters. Again, everything Diana says and does is excused because of her beauty while Jessica is disparaged because she was a Communist. Mocking remarks about the death of Jessica‘s baby are even excused because after all her husband had been known to play some horrible pranks; whereas, we are expected to feel sorry for Diana when she‘s taken to to prison before her healthy baby is weaned.🙄

Rather biased writing, and didn't find the answers I was looking for...as in why? Why did Unity and Diane go fascist? There seems to be no underlying reason.. Besides an obsession with a man.. Very little really written about Deborah or Pam, and the author is hostile towards Jessica while Unity seems to do no wrong in the author's eyes. I'm sure there are better bios about the sisters out there.

David and Sydney Mitford raised their 6 daughters and one son with an emphasis on being unique and always appreciated their differences. And were they ever different! This account of their lives includes scandal, political intrigue, and a whole lot of sibling rivalry.
#expressyourself
#movember

Today‘s haul from the book sorting. I was happy to finally find Everything Under, and was thrilled with the Thirkell and the Mitford saga.

Also, there‘s this tea -which I assumed was going to be gross and bought it just so I could say I TRIED it, but is actually very, very good and I had to go back for additional tins because it‘s a seasonal item and God forbid I run out in February 2020.

#YoungandBeautiful. Nutty. Fascinating.
#maymoviemagic @cinfhen @rohit-sawant

The original #badgirls

#anglophileapril

#fromparistoberlin

Ok, technically it‘s from England to Berlin, but the sentiment is the same imo. 😂 Unity Mitford was one of the iconic Mitford sisters, well known socialites that included authors Nancy and Jessica Mitford.

Unity became part of Hitler‘s inner circle during WWII and was a staunch and steadfast supporter of the Nazi party. She eventually put a bullet in her head and was never able to recover. She died at 33.

#septemberdanes

#Unity

Unity was the Mitford sister who was a close friend of Hitler‘s. 😳

#FierceFeb

Another book languishing unread in my kitchen cabinets. #saga #jubilantjuly

#siblings #aprilbookshowers
@RealLifeReading

How fortunate I am to have visited Chatsworth several times, the beautiful home of Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (nee Mitford).

Six sisters and one brother - crazy bunch of #siblings
Interesting personalities, extraordinary stories and very diverse life paths.

#aprilbookshowers

A book about any one of the Mitford sisters would be rich territory for #womenshistoryreads -- THE SISTERS, which covers all six, is even richer. Writers and revolutionaries and so much more, this British clan makes a fascinating study in what draws families together & what tears them apart. #womenwriters #bookstagram #herstory #maryslovell #mitfordsisters #womenshistorymonth

The Mitford sisters are as diverse as can be. Lovell does a great job of portraying each sister with their flaws, successes, and differences. It's an intriguing family and story.

A fascinating family with a unique story that covers decades, wars, and all manner of life.

Nicky is shocked, shocked by the behavior of the Mitford sisters in #somethingborrowed from a friend much too long ago. I need to move this up my TBR list. #booktober #octphotochallenge #day7 #catsoflitsy #kittenlitten

Amazing, thorough, and fascinating biography of the 20th century's most notorious sisters. Each sister is beautifully (and fairly) portrayed and a good addition to your library if biographies are your happy place.

Extraordinarily...Fascinating life, fascinating sisters, fascinating time.... I want more!