Nancy Mitford or conviction. Many of her writings—for example, her introductions to the Stanley letter collections, and her "U–non-U" essay of 1955—are staunch defences of aristocratic traditions and values. The outbreak of war in September 1939 divided the Mitford family. Nancy and Rodd supported the war; the Romillys had by this time departed for America, while the others either hoped for an Anglo-German détente or, as with Unity, were openly pro-Nazi. Unity was in Munich when war was declared; in despair she attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head. She survived, and was sent home through neutral Switzerland. Mosley and Diana,
The Perry Sisters top forty hits, in a career spanning 43 years. The Perry Sisters have been nominated for numerous awards such as: Favorite Trio, Favorite Soprano, Horizon Award, and Favorite Video and in 2009 and 2010 was awarded Favorite Female Group at the SGN Music Awards, . In 1990 Diana's sisters retired from the road, leaving Diana as the remaining founding member. The group reorganized with Diana Perry Gillette in the lead position. Diana has one of the most recognizable voices in gospel music today, and is one of the best songwriters in the southern gospel industry. Tammy Underwood, Diana's niece, holds