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Love in a Cold Climate

Nancy Mitford
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Love in a Cold Climate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Nancy Mitford

Love in a Cold Climate

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

249

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford explores the lives of upper-class individuals in 1930s England, focusing on themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The story follows person-centered narratives, highlighting their struggles and relationships in a backdrop of family dynamics and social conventions.

Humorous

Romantic

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

11,430 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford is widely appreciated for its witty narrative and sharp social satire, capturing British aristocracy with humor and insight. Critics praise Mitford's engaging prose and character depth. However, some find the depiction of social norms outdated. Overall, it's a delightful yet sometimes polarizing read.

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Who Should Read Love in a Cold Climate?

A reader who enjoys Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford likely appreciates witty, satirical portrayals of British aristocracy. Fans of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited or Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will enjoy its humor, social commentary, and exploration of class and romance.

4.0

11,430 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Love in a Cold Climate is part of Nancy Mitford's semi-autobiographical trilogy known as "The Radlett and Montdore Trilogy," capturing the eccentricities of the British upper class.

The novel reflects Mitford's wit and sharp social commentary, inspired by her own experiences and her aristocratic upbringing.

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Published in 1949, the book is set in the interwar period, and through its humor, it delves into themes of love, family, and social conventions.

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Book Details
Pages

249

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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