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Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels

Nancy Mitford
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Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Nancy Mitford

Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

493

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels by Nancy Mitford is a collection of socially astute and comedic stories set in the aristocratic British society of the early 20th century. Readers experience the intricate lives and evolving relationships of vibrant characters, reflecting the challenges and humor of love and societal expectations in that era.

Humorous

Romantic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,762 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels by Nancy Mitford is celebrated for its witty prose and sharp social commentary. Readers appreciate the humorous portrayal of upper-class British life. However, some find the plots predictable and characters lacking depth. Overall, it offers an entertaining glimpse into a bygone era while balancing charm and satire effectively.

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Who Should Read Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels?

A reader who enjoys Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels by Nancy Mitford appreciates witty social commentary and satire of British aristocracy. Fans of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited and P.G. Wodehouse's works would also be drawn to Mitford's charming yet incisive portrayal of upper-class life.

4.1

4,762 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

493

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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