"A fictionalized autobiography, this book covers a period between the two World Wars. The Lady’s household consists of her noncommittal husband, her daughter, her son, and her domestic staff. She never seems to have quite enough money to 'keep up with the Joneses' and is always trying to balance her professional and personal lives. The Lady’s 'notes and queries' are thought-provoking and enhance her journal. Characters are well-developed and delightful sketches of them are included. Frequent comments in French were not translated for those of us who don’t understand French. I found this frustrating. While charming, I sometimes lost interest in journal entries and didn't finish the book." - E. Pasquali
3/4 stars.