Don't Tell Alfred

Dive into the comedic world of British social satire with 'Don't Tell Alfred,' a captivating B-format paperback by renowned author Nancy Mitford. Set against the glamorous backdrop of Paris, this delightful novel follows Fanny, a modest housewife married to the absent-minded Oxford don, Alfred. Her transformation from a plain, tweedy spouse to a prominent figure in Parisian high society is as humorous as it is enlightening.

In this 240-page literary gem, explore Fanny's whirlwind life as she navigates cocktail parties, royal gatherings, and the complexities of maintaining friendships among the elite. As she juggles her new social responsibilities with the antics of her maverick sons and an unyielding aristocratic squatter, readers are treated to a witty portrayal of life filled with intrigue, love affairs, and hilarious misadventures.

Published by Penguin UK in 2016 and part of a larger narrative tapestry begun in Mitford's celebrated works like 'The Pursuit of Love,' 'Love in a Cold Climate,' and 'The Blessing,' 'Don't Tell Alfred' is a must-have for fans of classic British literature and those who enjoy a clever, funny take on social dynamics. This brand-new paperback with ISBN 9780241974704 is perfect for bibliophiles seeking their next light-hearted read or those interested in the wit and charm of 20th-century storytelling. Grab your copy today and let Fanny's journey enchant and amuse you!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241974704
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
'I believe it would have been normal for me to have paid a visit to the outgoing ambassadress. However, the said ambassadress had set up such an uninhibited wail when she knew she was to leave, proclaiming her misery to all and sundry and refusing so furiously to look on the bright side, that is was felt she might not be very nice to me.'

Fanny is married to absent-minded Oxford don Alfred and content with her role as a plain, tweedy housewife with 'ghastly' clothes. But overnight her life changes when Alfred is appointed English Ambassador to Paris. In the blink of an eye Fanny's mixing with Royalty, Rothschilds and Dior-clad wives, throwing cocktail parties and having every indiscreet remark printed in tomorrow's papers.

But with the love lives of her new friends to organize, an aristocratic squatter who won't budge and the antics of her maverick sons to thwart, Fanny's far too busy to worry about the diplomatic crisis looming on the horizon . . .

Don't Tell Alfred continues the hilarious stories of characters Nancy Mitford introduced in The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate and The Blessing.