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The Pursuit of Love (Radlett & Montdore, #1)

Nancy Mitford
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The Pursuit of Love (Radlett & Montdore, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love (Radlett & Montdore, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford is a novel that follows individuals navigating love and life in pre- and post-World War II England. The story centers around the Radlett family, particularly focusing on a young woman, her romantic endeavors, and the relationships within her eccentric aristocratic family.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,363 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love is widely praised for its wit, charm, and acute social commentary on the British upper class. Readers appreciate its vibrant characters and humorous take on romantic mishaps. Criticisms include a perceived superficiality in its exploration of deeper themes. Overall, it is celebrated for its lively prose and engaging narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Pursuit of Love (Radlett & Montdore, #1)?

Fans of Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen will relish The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford. This book appeals to those who enjoy sharp wit, social satire, and tales of upper-class British life during the interwar period. It is perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and humor-infused romance.

4.1

24,363 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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