This was published in book form in 1934, the “Diary of a Provincial Lady,” but it actually started life in 1930 as a serial in “Time and Tide.”. It is mostly autobiographical; with the author substituting the names “Robin” and “Vicky” for her own children, called Lionel and Rosamund, but, aside from name changes, this is very much a light hearted diary of country life and based upon the author’s own experiences.
I loved all the domestic disasters, the W.I., a monosyllabic husband, mutinous staff and the bossy and opinionated Lady Boxe. There are struggles with indoor bulbs and financial worries, tales of friends visits and reciprocal trips to see them – including shopping in London and a rash holiday to the South of France - it felt similar to life today - especially the musings of parenting, her statements on social snobbery, her opinions about neighbours, worrying about how she looks and feeling left out of discussions about shows she has not seen or books she has not read!
It wasn't a laugh out loud book but it was cheery and lighthearted! A very enjoyable read.
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