Juliet Nicolson writes with a keen eye for social history, exploring pivotal moments in Britain's past through the lens of individual experiences. Her work is characterized by meticulous research and evocative storytelling, drawing readers into the atmosphere of bygone eras. She often delves into the delicate balance between tranquility and impending change, examining the subtle shifts within British society and how historical currents shape personal lives. With a deep appreciation for detail and human nature, she brings the past to life in a compelling and accessible manner.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Juliet Nicolson is brilliant at recapturing mood, moment and character . These shadows hung over a country paralysed by frozen heating oil, burst pipes and power cuts. And yet underneath the frozen surface, new life was beginning to stir.
Selected as a Book of the Year in the Telegraph, Mail & Lady As read on BBC Radio 4 All families have their myths and legends. For many years Juliet Nicolson accepted hers - the dangerous beauty of her flamenco dancing great-great-grandmother Pepita, the flirty manipulation of her great-grandmother Victoria, the infamous eccentricity of her grandmother Vita, her mother's Tory-conventional background. But then Juliet, a renowned historian, started to question. As she did so, she sifted fact from fiction, uncovering details and secrets long held just out of sight. A House Full of Daughters takes us through seven generations of women. In the nineteenth-century slums of Malaga, the salons of fin-de-si�cle Washington DC, an English boarding school during the Second World War, Chelsea in the 1960s, the knife-edge that was New York City in the 1980s, these women emerge for Juliet as people in their own right, but also as part of who she is and where she has come from. A House Full of Daughters is one woman's investigation into the nature of family, memory, the past - and, above all, love. It brings with it messages of truth and hope for us all.
After the recent death of George V, England has a new king, Edward VIII. But for all the confident pomp and ceremony of the accession, it is a turbulent time. When nineteen-year-old May Thomas arrives in Liverpool, her first job as secretary and chauffeuse to Sir Philip Blunt introduces her to the upper echelons of British society - and to Julian, a young man of conscience whom, despite all barriers of class, she cannot help but fall for. But hidden truths, unspoken sympathies and covert complicities are everywhere, and the threat of another world war becomes increasingly inevitable...
Britain from the Shadow of the First World War to the Dawn of the Jazz Age
Set against the backdrop of Armistice Day 1918, the narrative explores Britain's journey of healing and recovery after the devastation of war. Nicolson delves into the everyday experiences and struggles of the populace during the two years following the end of World War I, revealing the rich yet often overlooked history of resilience and transformation in a nation grappling with loss and rebuilding.
The story of life after the Great War: a turning point in history
The enchanting and absorbing story of a remarkable season; defining a world on the cusp of irrevocable change
Set during a pivotal English summer a century ago, this bestseller weaves a witty and engaging narrative that captures a society on the brink of transformation. With sharp humor and insightful commentary, it explores the dynamics of the time, highlighting both the charm and challenges of an era about to undergo significant shifts. The story offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and reflection, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical change and its impact on everyday life.