Diary of a Wartime Affair

''Unflinchingly honest... this diary is exceptional'' Elizabeth Buchan

''Tuesday 23 October, 1934
Another glorious sunny day. Lunch in Kens Gdns. E had not slept well "as I longed and longed for you". It made me happy that he wanted me. I suppose that is mean. He said, "I could pick you out in the dark from fifty women . . ." ''

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