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This memoir not only provides insights into Mitford’s rebellious spirit but also captures her charming humour and sharp observations on class and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother poignant piece, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriches our understanding of Jessica Mitford through letters that span decades, offering a personal window into the life of this engaging and often controversial figure. Through her candid correspondence, Decca reveals Mitford’s passionate character, steadfast commitment to her ideals, and her unyielding zeal to challenge societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jessica Mitford’s world with these intriguing works, and discover why she remains a significant voice in the realms of biography and memoir. Whether you're a fan of historical narratives or fascinated by the complexities of the human experience, Mitford’s writings promise a rich and rewarding read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"decca-by-jessica-mitford-9781399601238","title":"Decca","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe captivating letters by the most idiosyncratic, witty, and irrepressible of the \u003cstrong\u003enotorious Mitford sisters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's what readers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'It is both laugh-out-loud funny and enthralling' \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A wonderful record of a remarkable woman' \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A total page turner ... kept me enthralled' \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecca\u003c\/em\u003e's letters reveal a remarkable life - from her childhood as the daughter of a British peer to her scandalous elopement to the Spanish Civil War with her cousin, to her life in the USA, where she married a radical lawyer. The Mitford girls included Diana (who married the British fascist leader Oswald Mosley), Unity (who was close to Adolf Hitler), and Debo (who became the Duchess of Devonshire). Decca shocked them all when she joined the American Communist Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer letters are the stories of a century: gossip and politics, war and the poignancy of personal struggles. They are also a record of her never-ending quest for social justice. This is a fascinating collection that reveals to us intimately the most ebullient Mitford of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Captures history's most charming muckraker, from her friendships with Katharine Graham and Maya Angelou to her devotion to civil rights' \u003c\/strong\u003eVOGUE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Jessica Mitford is a sister of mine. 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