Decca: the letters of Jessica Mitford. Peter Y. Sussman. 2007.

Of all the celebrated Mitford sisters, Nancy and Jessica were the most prolific letter-writers. But wherenNancy’s letters are renowned for their elegant wit and acerbic observation, Jessica’s  - no less sharp and witty - are remarkable, too, for the variety of her interests and correspondents. 

The causes she passionately embraced putmJessicam- known as Decca - at the heart of many key events over more than half a century and her address book was a virtual International Who’s Who. Her letters also shed new light on her acclaimed books including her classic The American Way of Death. Decca nurtured, entertained and infuriated both friends and enemies - and her ‘frenemies’ - and delighted in sheer fun. Which makes her letters a total joy for anyone interested in…..almost anything.