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Marie Benedict

The Mitford Affair

Marie BenedictFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Marie Benedict

The Mitford Affair

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict is a historical novel set in 1930s and 1940s Europe, following the Mitford sisters as they navigate love affairs and family dynamics amidst the rise of Nazi Germany. The story explores political and social power through the sisters' relationships with prominent figures like Sir Oswald Mosley and Adolf Hitler, reflecting wider national and international crises of World War II. The source material includes descriptions and discussions of fascism, personal and political violence, racial discrimination, antisemitism, war, trauma, incarceration, alcohol misuse, suicide ideation, death by suicide, and grief.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

18,347 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marie Benedict's The Mitford Affair deftly explores the complex lives of the Mitford sisters set against the backdrop of pre-WWII tensions. Readers praise its rich historical detail and engaging narrative. However, some criticize character depth and pacing. Overall, it is recommended for those intrigued by historical figures and family dramas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mitford Affair?

Readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with intricate family dynamics and political intrigue will be captivated by Marie Benedict's The Mitford Affair. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl will appreciate the blend of real historical figures and gripping storytelling.

3.9

18,347 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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