Mrs Miniver Persephone Number 151
Essays on life in pre-World War II London, are told from the point of view of an upper middle class British housewife, Mrs. Miniver. These adventures with her three unpredictable children and generally predictable husband, are the engaging memories of a genteel lady who became a universal symbol of all that was endurable and pleasant. Further, this collection is a compelling portrait of a valiant Englishwoman in the eventful days before and during World War II.