Decca: The Letters Of Jessica Mitford

'You might not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.' - Jessica Mitford

Jessica Mitford, known as 'Decca', was one of the greatest, most entertaining and politically engaged figures of the 20th century. Her letters - written over more than 70 years and presented in this fascinating chronological collection - cover her privileged childhood, her scandalous elopement, her life in the USA where she became a member of the American Communist Party and civil rights activist, her literary successes and more.

Her correspondents include the Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham and writers Kay Boyle and Maya Angelou.