Send us a textBlogger, podcaster and consultant for the British Library Women Writers series Simon Thomas returns to the show to discuss Angela Milne’s 1942 novel One Year’s Time. The book follows a year in the life of a 1930s-era “bachelor girl” named Liza who lives in London. Milne, the niece of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, was a contributor to Punch magazine, and her snappy wit shines bright in this charming and surprisingly modern novel. Fans of the Netflix series One Day will be particularly drawn to the book’s heroine and her gorgeous-but-commitment-phobic beau.00:00 Introduction to Lost Ladies of Lit02:04 Introducing the Guest Speaker: Simon Thomas03:39 Exploring Angela Milne's Early Life05:04 Angela Milne's Career Transition to Writing06:11 Angela Milne's Experience as a Land Girl07:23 Angela Milne's Contribution to Punch Magazine09:11 Diving into Angela Milne's Novel: One Year's Time10:00 Analyzing the Characters and their Interactions15:01 The Concept of 'Bachelor Girl' in the Novel22:10 The Search for Security in Marriage22:41 The Power of Words and the Fear of Rejection23:39 The Illusion of Safety in Marriage24:44 Liza’s Fear of Confrontation25:43 Reading an excerpt from the novel28:17 The Misunderstandings in Love28:53 The Charm of Walter31:28 The Modernity of the Story34:25 The Journey to Republish the Book37:27 Angela Milne's Writing Life38:40 The Conclusion Mentioned in this episodeOne Year’s Time by Angela MilneBritish Library Women Writers seriesTea or Books? podcastStuck in a Book blogLost Ladies of Lit episode No. 83 on Dorothy Evelyn SmithLost ladies of Lit episode No. 161 on An England TravelogueA.A. MilnePunch magazinePeggy AshcroftLand girlsRachel FergusonNöel Coward“A Woolworth Wedding” by R.P. Weston and Burt LeeJam and Genius by Angela MilneSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

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