Comments on: Love Lessons, Joan Wyndham

By: Love Lessons – Joan Wyndham | The Captive Reader

Love Lessons – Joan Wyndham | The Captive Reader — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 07:02:45 +0000

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By: Library Loot: June 4 to 10 | The Captive Reader

Library Loot: June 4 to 10 | The Captive Reader — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:03:47 +0000

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By: Celia

Celia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:54:54 +0000

This book sounds so delightful, I have ordered a copy – I love that last excerpt you’ve posted here, it gives me such a vivid picture of the indolent Rupert in his too large trousers.

By: mrbettydraper

mrbettydraper — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:48:52 +0000

In reply to Jenny. No I haven't unfortunately! The second and third installments of the diaries seem to be out of print, and didn't get another run like Love Lessons back in 2001. A great shame, I'll have to go hunting for them at some point.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:33:16 +0000

In reply to mrbettydraper. Isn't it? Have you been able to get hold of any of her other books?

By: mrbettydraper

mrbettydraper — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:58:39 +0000

I absolutely ADORE this book. It’s delicious.

By: Wrapping up 2009 « Jenny's Books

Wrapping up 2009 « Jenny's Books — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:10:47 +0000

[…] Wyndham’s Love Lessons. Sister was screwed up, but her wartime diaries are a complete joy to read. I am particularly […]