I've just finished Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont as recommended by Boud. I don't think I'd read anything by Elizabeth Taylor before. A twentieth century writer, she has been described as, "the thinking woman's dangerous housewife."
I think my favourite line in the book is - fiddle, I can't find it. It was along the lines of 'council reds and oranges,' when describing window boxes. A wonderful gently snobbish statement from an impoverished genteel widow.
Now I discover there is a film of the book, so will have to look for it on the various streaming channels. Ideal for an afternoon on my own.
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I read this early last year (recommended by a different blogger) and had so many different feelings about it.
I do remember how impressed Mrs P was that someone had a dessert named after them……but was let down when she saw what was served
https://cranethie.com/2023/02/10/its-not-what-you-say-its-the-way-that-you-say-it/
There is a 1973 version on YouTube you might be interested in - Play For Today
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Le2CpN5r9o
It must be a while since I mentioned it, can't remember it. I love Elizabeth Taylor, so astute.
I have never read that - sounds interesting from the comments too.
I'll have to look for this book
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