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Kate
"Nancy Mitford's most controversial novel, unavailable for decades, is a hilarious satirical send-up of the political enthusiasms of her notorious sisters, Unity and Diana.

"Written in 1934, early in Hitler's rise, Wigs on the Green lightheartedly skewers the devoted followers of British fascism. The sheltered and unworldly Eugenia Malmain is one of the richest girls in England and a ardent supporter of General Jack and his Union Jackshirts. World-weary Noel Foster and his scheming friend Jasper
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Ellie M
Dec 14, 2011 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: classics
Hmmm...I like Nancy's books but, like a number of other reviewers, I felt this one didn't work as well as others. I think I just prefer the fluffiness of romance!!! ...more
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Oct 13, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Teddy
Dec 28, 2010 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: classics, england, wwi-ii
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Flaubertian
Nov 07, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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