Diana is a
romance novel by author R.F. Delderfield. The story is simple and well-written.
Set in the
beautiful English countryside around Devon,
Diana is a delightful story of love and friendship, the challenge of overcoming class barriers, and the dangers of wartime espionage.
It is the story of
young love, Diana and John. It is also a poignant experience of a young teenager's first innocent romance, which over time, grows into a lifelong passion. Diana is a 14-year-old daughter of the rich Gayelorde-Suttons. She is beautiful and has a terrific sense of fun and zest for life. John Leigh, a 15-year-old boy is an orphan working in a second hand furniture shop.
A friendship between John and Diana develops over the summer holidays. John was so taken as Diana schemes secret meetings and exciting adventures for them. As years go by, their love is hindered by powerful social class
barriers and the advent of war.
Delderfield magically captures the sweet innocence of youth and the maturing of young love. The novel warms and the story is filled with love and adventure.
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