The War-Workers & Consequences

E. M. Delafield, the pen name of Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture (1890–1943), was an English author best known for her largely autobiographical 'Diary of a Provincial Lady' series. Educated at convent schools in England and France, Delafield's literary career began after her service in World War I, working at the Volunteer Aid Detachment. Her experiences during this time profoun...