Mary Wesley is a bit of a hero of mine. She didn't start writing books until she was in her 70's – which proves you are never too old to start something new! And her books were very popular. She had 10 best sellers - every one of her novels written for adults was popular.
All the novels are set in Britain. They include:
Jumping the Queue
The Camomile LawnShe wrote with a sharp eye and skewers many of the assumptions made by society about older people. Her family did not approve of her books – but I don't think she worried too much about that.
Harnessing Peacocks
The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
Not That Sort of Girl
A Sensible Life
Mary died on 30 December 2002, exactly 10 years ago.
I LOVE harnessing peacocks - I probably shouldnt, Hebe's morals are SO different from my own, but its such a glorious story...
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Its never too late ...so true !
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of her books but saw the dramatic version of 'The Camomile Lawn' and loved it. Will have to 'purposefully' look for her books this year.
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