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Nella Last
Housewife, 49
Housewife, 49
1 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Nella Last's diaries offer a personal look at British home life during World War II. Her entries cover rationing, air raids, and community efforts, showing the daily realities of wartime from a woman's perspective.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Housewife, 49 based on a true story?
The series is based on the real-life diaries of Nella Last, a British housewife who meticulously documented her experiences during World War II.
Is there a TV adaptation of Housewife, 49?
The diaries were adapted into a BAFTA-winning television film starring Victoria Wood, which brought Nella Last's story to a wider audience.