E. M. Delafield, the pen name for Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, neé de la Pasture (1890-1943), was a prolific English author known for her characteristic wit and keen observation of domestic and societal nuances. Dominantly, her literary style employed irony and self-deprecation, which resonated well with her readers, allowing a blend of humor with the complexities of life's mundane realities. ...