This early work is E. M. Delafield’s 1937 semi-autobiographical novel, “I Visit the Soviets – The Provincial Lady in Russia”. Written in the style of a diary, it tells the story of woman living in 1930s Russia who finds herself toiling on a collective farm, battling with public transport, and generally struggling with life in Soviet Russia. An entertaining read that offers a glimpse into Russia in the early twentieth century, “I Visit the Soviets – The Provincial Lady in Russia” is worthy of a place on any bookshelf. Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890–1943), better known by as E. M. Delafield, was a famous English author. Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing these classic novels now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890–1943) was an English author most commonly known as E. M. Delafield. Born in Sussex, England, Delafield was born into an upper-class family and her upbringing is often reflected in her largely autobiographical works. Delafield’s best-known work, The Provincial Lady Series, has never been out of print.