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Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown by Anne Glenconner (Paperback, 2020)
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It's one of those books that makes you long for bed so you can read more! Funny and touching - like looking through a keyhole at a lost world. 'RUPERT EVERETTThe remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation.
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**SPECTATOR BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2020** **SUNDAY TIMES FAVOURITE PAPERBACKS OF 2020** 'The best royal book by miles . . . funny, gossipy and riveting' JANE RIDLEY, SPECTATOR 'If your jaw doesn't drop at least three times every chapter, you've not been paying proper attention' SUNDAY TIMES 'A captivating account of a life lived with resilience and grace' DAILY MAIL 'The stoical Lady G writes with infectious joy and optimism' DAILY EXPRESS 'The gossip is stupendous but it's also tremendously touching. It's one of those books that makes you long for bed so you can read more!' JILLY COOPER 'I can't recommend it highly enough' LORRAINE KELLY 'Gentle, wise, unpretentious, but above all inspiring' THE TIMES 'A candid, witty and stylish memoir' MIRANDA SEYMOUR, FINANCIAL TIMES 'Stalwart and disarmingly honest . . . emotion resonates through this delightful memoir' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 'Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner's career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind' GUARDIAN 'I couldn't put it down. Funny and touching - like looking through a keyhole at a lost world.' RUPERT EVERETT The remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her. Anne Glenconner has been close to the Royal Family since childhood. Eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, she was, as a daughter, described as 'the greatest disappointment' by her family as she was unable to inherit. Her childhood home Holkham Hall is one of the grandest estates in England. Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates. From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations. She married the charismatic but highly volatile Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who became the owner of Mustique. Together they turned the island into a paradise for the rich and famous, including Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and it became a favourite retreat for Princess Margaret. But beneath the glitz and glamour there has aProduct Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139781529359107
eBay Product ID (ePID)20046593678
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Book TitleLady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown
AuthorAnne Glenconner
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMemorials, History
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height196mm
Item Width128mm
Item Weight260g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAnne Glenconner
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 02 Dec, 2020
Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconnor
An account of an astonishing life of tolerance and courage. Despite her aristocratic origins the author lives a life of hard work and unselfishness. Her depiction of Princess Margaret reveals a much more likeable character than that seen in common perceptions of the Princess. The way the author copes with humiliations and tragic loss in her life reveals great strength of character.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2021
A look into how the other half live!
Anne Glenconner is a natural writer, her storytelling is wonderful as you're drawn into a world that most of us know nothing about but she's so easy to read that you just don't want to put the book down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Mar, 2022
Lady in waiting
It was an insight to how the royals are and the roles they play in our history I have got the 3 books now by this author and Holkham was brilliant near finished murder on mystique I'd recommend this author to one and all brilliant reading 📚Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Nov, 2021
What a wonderful read/listen.
A lovely story. So interesting. What an amazing and at times quite sad life this wonderful lady has had.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Oct, 2020
Lady in Waiting
True story, Very easy to follow, do'nt read much but could not put the book down!!Exciting read would recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Nov, 2021
I'm looking forward to reading this memoir
I haven't read the book yet but based on the photos, I can tell that it is going to be a nice read. The book is in good shape. It was delivered on time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2022
Great book and excellent read.
A fascinating book written in down to earth way. Excellent buy and such good value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Feb, 2025
enjoyed reading this book and glad I bou...
enjoyed reading this book and glad I bought it. However, it was in v rough condition with a fair number of the first pages loose!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2024
Lady in Waiting
Lovely book easy to read and interestingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2020
Lady in Waiting
This book is certainly compelling. I couldn’t put it down, such a good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
