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Nora Ephron

Heartburn

A humorous and poignant novel about a woman who discovers her husband is having an affair while she is pregnant with their second child. Ephron's sharp wit and insightful commentary on relationships and betrayal will appeal to fans of Mitford's writing.

W. Somerset Maugham

The Razor's Edge

This novel follows the life of Larry Darrell, a young American man who rejects conventional society after serving in World War I. As he travels the world in search of meaning and enlightenment, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, much like Mitford's own experiences in Hons and Rebels.

Mary McCarthy

The Group

Following the lives of eight Vassar College graduates, The Group provides a fascinating look into the lives of young women in the 1930s as they navigate love, careers, and marriage. Like Hons and Rebels, this novel explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations.

Dodie Smith

I Capture the Castle

Set in a crumbling English castle, this novel tells the story of Cassandra Mortmain, a young woman who chronicles her family's unconventional life in her journal. Fans of Mitford's vivid descriptions of her family's eccentricities will enjoy this coming-of-age story.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tender Is the Night

This novel explores the disintegration of the marriage between Dick and Nicole Diver, an American couple living in the French Riviera. The novel's themes of love, loss, and mental illness will resonate with readers of Hons and Rebels.

Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

This novel tells the story of Undine Spragg, a young woman from the Midwest who marries into New York high society. As she navigates the social landscape, Undine becomes increasingly ruthless in her pursuit of wealth and status. Readers of Hons and Rebels will appreciate the novel's exploration of class and gender dynamics.

Edna O'Brien

The Country Girls

This novel tells the story of two young women, Kate and Baba, who leave their small Irish town in search of adventure and love in Dublin. The novel explores themes of female friendship, sexuality, and the constraints of societal expectations, much like Hons and Rebels.

Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love

This novel tells the story of Linda Radlett, a young woman who rebels against her family's conventional expectations and embarks on a series of love affairs. Readers of Hons and Rebels will appreciate the novel's witty humor and exploration of love and family dynamics.

Ernest Hemingway

A Moveable Feast

This memoir tells the story of Hemingway's years as a struggling writer in Paris in the 1920s. The book explores the lives of Hemingway's fellow expatriates, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein, and provides a fascinating look into the literary scene of the time. Readers of Hons and Rebels will appreciate the book's exploration of the challenges and rewards of the artistic life.