The Provincial Lady in Russia is a humorous travelogue by E.M. Delafield, first published in 1930. It follows the adventures of an Englishwoman, the Provincial Lady, as she travels through Russia in the 1920s. The Provincial Lady is accompanied by her husband, the Colonel, and their two children, and they are accompanied by a Russian guide, M. Kostrov. As they travel through the country, they experience the sights, sounds, and culture of Russia, from the grandeur of St. Petersburg to the poverty of the countryside. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, from the eccentric aristocrats of the old regime to the revolutionary zealots of the new. The Provincial Lady in Russia is a light-hearted and often humorous look at a country in transition. Delafield's observations are both insightful and entertaining, and her descriptions of the people and places she encounters are vivid and engaging. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in Russian history and culture.
By E.M. Delafield · First published 1937 · Genre: Travel Literature, Humor, Fiction · 10 chapters