Vita Sackville-West’s grandmother, Josefa, who was the daughter of an old-clothes pedlar, made her fortune as a dancer and then had a scandalous affair with an English diplomat. Her illegitimate daughter, Victoria, Vita’s mother, spent her childhood hidden in a convent but went on to be the glamorous mistress of Knole, one of the grandest old houses in England. In telling their stories, Vita brings her legendary wit, passion and eccentricity to this colourful family portrait.

Author V. Sackville-West Published by Vintage Classics ISBN 9781784871161 EAN 9781784871161 Bic Code Cover Paperback