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Don't tell Alfred

Don't tell Alfred

Literary FictionRomantic Comedy
Pages
226
Published
1961
Language
English

Synopsis

Fanny and her husband Alfred relocate to Paris when Alfred accepts a new role as British Ambassador to UNESCO. Fanny soon finds herself navigating the peculiar world of diplomatic society and the ongoing challenges of raising their four sons. This witty novel offers a satirical glimpse into expatriate life and the complexities of marriage and family, all while an old flame reappears to add to the chaos.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedSatirical
Family Saga

Genres

Literary Fiction Romantic Comedy

About the author

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Nancy Mitford

Nancy Mitford was a celebrated British novelist and biographer, known for her witty, satirical portrayals of upper-class life. Her most famous novels, like The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, are beloved for their humor and sharp social commentary.