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ⓘ About Rosamond Lehmann
The Lehmann family used to make their home on the banks of the Thames in a grand Edwardian house. Given that they were relatively wealthy, the children were taken care of by tutors, governesses, and nannies and rarely saw their parents. During the Second World War, Rosamond Lehmann made her home in the countryside alongside her children. It was there that she got into a happy and long relationship with Cecil Day-Lewis the poet. “Invitation to the Waltz” by Rosamond Lehmann is a charming and lively novel that first came out in 1932. The work is set in 1920 and tells the story of Olivia, a seventeen-year-old who gets her first invitation to the Waltz. She intends to attend the dance with Kate her beautiful older sister.
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Who is Rosamond Lehmann?
The Lehmann family used to make their home on the banks of the Thames in a grand Edwardian house. Given that they were relatively wealthy, the children were taken care of by tutors, governesses, and nannies and rarely saw their parents. During the Second World War, Rosamond Lehmann made her home in the countryside alongside her children.
Which Rosamond Lehmann series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Olivia Curtis series, the earliest of Rosamond Lehmann's multi-book series: it opens with Invitation to the Waltz (1932) and runs to 2 books across 1932–1936, ending with The Weather in the Streets (1936). Rosamond Lehmann's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rosamond Lehmann written?
Rosamond Lehmann has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1927 and 1986. 4 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Olivia Curtis series with 2 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rosamond Lehmann's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rosamond Lehmann's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Olivia Curtis (1932–1936, 2 books) and Rebecca Landon (1944–1976, 2 books).
How are Rosamond Lehmann's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rosamond Lehmann's 16 books into 2 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Olivia Curtis (2 books, 1932–1936); Rebecca Landon (2 books, 1944–1976).