Nancy Mitford

1904–1973

1 series 4 books in order 1 standalone book

Nancy Mitford (1904–1973), born Nancy Freeman-Mitford, was an English novelist, biographer, and journalist, regarded as one of the "bright young things" of the inter-war London social scene. She wrote several novels about upper-class life in England and France and also gained a reputation as a writer of popular historical biographies. She is the author of the Radlett Novels, including The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate, and Don't Tell Alfred.

Born
1904
Known for
Radlett Novels (The Pursuit of Love)

Series by Nancy Mitford

Radlett Novels (The Pursuit of Love)

3 books in order · 1945–1960

  1. Cover of The Pursuit of Love

    The Pursuit of Love

    1945 · Nancy Mitford

    The Pursuit of Love is a novel by Nancy Mitford, first published in 1945, and is the first in a trilogy about an upper-class English family during…

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  2. Cover of Love in a Cold Climate

    Love in a Cold Climate

    1949 · Nancy Mitford

    Love in a Cold Climate is a 1949 book by Nancy Mitford. It is book 2 of the series Radlett Novels (The Pursuit of Love).

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  3. Don't Tell Alfred

    1960 · Nancy Mitford

    Don't Tell Alfred is a novel by Nancy Mitford, first published in 1960 by Hamish Hamilton. It is the third in a trilogy centered on an upper-class…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The blessing

    The blessing

    1951

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Nancy Mitford written?

We list 4 books by Nancy Mitford across 1 series, published between 1945–1960 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Nancy Mitford's books?

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