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England, in the mid-fifties. Meg Bailey has always aspired to live a respectable life. With her best friend, Roxane, she moves from secondary school to an un-Bohemian art college in Oxford. Under the watchful eye of Roxanne's mother, Mrs Wheeler, the two girls flourish in Oxfordian society. But Meg constantly longs for more. Not content to stay in Oxford, she finds a job in London. Roxane stays behind and marries Dick, a man of Mrs Wheeler's choosing. As Meg's independence grows, Dick suddenly appears in London for work. A connection to her past, Meg and Dick's friendship flourishes, blurring the lines of loyalty between what is and what was in a way that changes life for these three friends forever. As sharp and starling now as when it was written, this unflinching and candid book of love and betrayal encapsulates Diana Athill's gift of storytelling at its finest.

Exploring the theme of memory and reflection, this book delves into the experiences and insights of individuals as they approach the centennial mark. It encourages readers to contemplate the significant moments that shape their lives, the relationships they cherish, and the lessons learned over the years. Through poignant anecdotes and thought-provoking questions, it invites a deeper understanding of what truly matters in a lifetime, emphasizing the value of memories and the legacy one leaves behind.

A charming, vibrant diary of Diana Athill's holiday to Florence in the late 1940s.

A sequel to the Costa Award-winning Somewhere Towards the End: a rich, humorous and intelligent consideration of growing old and what really matters in the end.

The warmth of a decades-long friendship unfolds through the correspondence between Diana Athill and American poet Edward Field. This epistolary memoir captures their shared jokes, joys, and struggles, showcasing Athill's signature intimacy and candor. With a blend of spontaneity and grace, the letters reveal profound insights into her life, making this work potentially more revealing than her previous acclaimed memoirs. Athill's literary prowess shines as she reflects on the depth of human connection.

A collection of candid, entertaining letters, spanning thirty years of wit, wisdom, gossip and intimacy.

Diana Athill's account of her turbulent relationship with Black Power activist Hakim Jamal in the 1960s: raw and unflinching, a memoir of friendship, love, mania and injustice.

A collection of stories originally published in the 1950s through the 1970s focuses on the sexual experiences of women.

Written with Diana Athill's trademark insight and wry humour, a memoir of Diana's childhood, in England in the 1920s, that asks: does privilege equate to happiness?

Athill's debut, and a modern classic memoir: a moving story of love and loss, heartbreak and hope during the second world war.