Society's Queen by Anne De Courcy
From the author of the critically acclaimed THE VICEROY'S DAUGHTERS, the story of a glittering aristocrat who was also at the heart of political society in the interwar years.
De Courcy's biography re-creates a world of glittering house parties, aristocratic immorality and political intrigue in a narrative that reads like a racy novel * SUNDAY TIMES *
This thoroughly enjoyable account is written with a light touch and an eye for the ridiculous, yet also succeeds in creating a genuine sense of unease and impending gloom * DAILY MAIL *
This is more than a skilled biographyIt is also a glittering picture of politics and high society between the wars * DAILY EXPRESS *
The great Lady Londonderry of this century deserved a biography, and Anne de Courcy has done her proud * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Anne de Courcy's fascinating biography charts over eighty years of this charismatic character's life * WOMAN'S JOURNAL *
A brilliant biography of one of the most remarkable and influential women of this century * NORTHERN ECHO *
A shrewdly but affectionate and touching portrait of the last great political hostess * OBSERVER *
Many important issues, such as women's suffrage, are tackled in Anne de Courcy's book, which is a fascinating piece of social history * DAILY MAIL *
This thoroughly enjoyable account is written with a light touch and an eye for the ridiculous, yet also succeeds in creating a genuine sense of unease and impending gloom * DAILY MAIL *
This is more than a skilled biographyIt is also a glittering picture of politics and high society between the wars * DAILY EXPRESS *
The great Lady Londonderry of this century deserved a biography, and Anne de Courcy has done her proud * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Anne de Courcy's fascinating biography charts over eighty years of this charismatic character's life * WOMAN'S JOURNAL *
A brilliant biography of one of the most remarkable and influential women of this century * NORTHERN ECHO *
A shrewdly but affectionate and touching portrait of the last great political hostess * OBSERVER *
Many important issues, such as women's suffrage, are tackled in Anne de Courcy's book, which is a fascinating piece of social history * DAILY MAIL *
Anne de Courcy is a well-known writer and journalist. In the 1970s she was Woman's Editor on the London Evening News and in the 1980s she was a regular feature-writer for the Evening Standard. She is also a former feature writer and reviewer for the Daily Mail. Her recent books include THE VICEROY'S DAUGHTERS and DEBS AT WAR.
Go to www.annedecourcy.com for more information.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781474625173 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474625177 |
| Title | Society's Queen |
| Author | Anne De Courcy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2022-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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