Give Me The Mountains
the mostly true story of growing up and doing the Season as a debutante
Published on 5. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-915067-60-9 (ISBN)
Description
'After the war, the country got back to the Season when young ladies were on show like the racehorses in the paddock prior to a race ...'
In 1940s England, three generations of women share their stories. The youngest of them is being prepared for a good marriage. She navigates life at a country boarding school. She takes lessons on deportment at a prestigious Finishing School, and gets ready to be launched onto the marriage market as an elegant debutante.
But determined and independent, this young woman wants a different life. Can she follow her own path and find freedom?
Inspired by true events
A glorious fictionalised memoir of a young woman's journey through wartime schooling, Finishing School, the London Season as a debutante, and more
With poetry from present day life on Dragonfly Lane
'Give me the mountains, those great craggy peaks
Where the air is brilliant and the silence speaks'
About the author: Anne Swan's childhood was idyllic, with dogs and ponies, happy schools and holidays abroad. Her work as a secretary both in the UK and overseas was interesting and enjoyable. Later, she was happily married. Anne is also a pianist and composer.
In 1940s England, three generations of women share their stories. The youngest of them is being prepared for a good marriage. She navigates life at a country boarding school. She takes lessons on deportment at a prestigious Finishing School, and gets ready to be launched onto the marriage market as an elegant debutante.
But determined and independent, this young woman wants a different life. Can she follow her own path and find freedom?
Inspired by true events
A glorious fictionalised memoir of a young woman's journey through wartime schooling, Finishing School, the London Season as a debutante, and more
With poetry from present day life on Dragonfly Lane
'Give me the mountains, those great craggy peaks
Where the air is brilliant and the silence speaks'
About the author: Anne Swan's childhood was idyllic, with dogs and ponies, happy schools and holidays abroad. Her work as a secretary both in the UK and overseas was interesting and enjoyable. Later, she was happily married. Anne is also a pianist and composer.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
16 greyscale illustrations and 1 photograph
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915067-60-9 (9781915067609)
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Person
Anne Swan's childhood was idyllic, with dogs and ponies, happy schools and holidays abroad. Her work as a secretary both in the UK and overseas was interesting and enjoyable. Later, she was happily married. Anne is also a pianist and composer.