so-soSo so disappointed in Mrs miniver ! So much hype and perhaps my own fault as expected so much . Each chapter is a new short snippet story / glimpse into Mrs minivers life and whims, Jan struther was a v talented writer & perhaps this as a weekly column in the newspaper or in letter format was better. Personally I just found it rather boring some books where nothing happens are wonderful but Iv read far superior Persephone books to this one
Happy 😃 new year ; last day of the holidays in the UK (England not Scotland who get an extra day lucky 🍀 sausages ) cosy reading time with mollie moonbeam & Dear Mrs Miniver first new book of the new year
#OnThisDay in 1901 Joyce Anstruther was born in England. Writing under the name of Jan Struthers, she is perhaps best known for creating the character of Mrs Miniver in a series of articles in The Times. Originally a light slice of life piece, the Minivers delved into darker territory with the advancement of WWII, engaging the sympathies of the public. Both Roosevelt and Churchill credited its importance to the war effort. #HistoryGetsLIT
Unbearably tender and bittersweet, so far. Three Stockings‘ ending left me aching a bit.
"On her writing table lay the letters which had come for her that morning. A card for a dress-show, a shooting invitation for Clem, two dinner parties, three sherry parties.."
✋?Can I please live in a world where I'd get two written invites to dinner and three invites to sherry parties? How fun!
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