Offering a blend of humor and practicality, this guide serves as a comprehensive resource for the contemporary woman, covering a wide range of topics. It combines eclectic knowledge with witty insights, making it an engaging read for those seeking to enhance their conversational skills and cultural awareness. With a format reminiscent of "Schott's Miscellany," it caters to the curious mind, providing valuable information in an entertaining manner.
"Discover over 300 seasonal book recommendations in the ultimate reading list for book lovers everywhere. Spanning the dreary, cold days of January to the first flushes of spring and then the blazing August heat, bibliophile Francesca Beauman offers up a wealth of book recommendations. From The Count of Monte Cristo to Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Quartet, each has been selected to chime with a particular time of year and provide a richer reading experience. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this charming guide will delight, inspire and seriously extend your 'To Be Read' list!"--Publisher's description
From the first ad in 1695 from a young gentleman who 'would willingly Match himself to some Good Young Gentlewoman, that has a Fortune of GBP3000 or thereabouts' to the GSOH, WLTM and online dating of more recent years, each ad is a snapshot of its age.