Three Times a Countess by Tina Gaudoin
From middle-class London girl to Countess and wife of Earl Spencer, Three Times a Countess charts the scandalous life of Raine Spencer, demystifying her femme fatale tabloid reputation and uncovering the truth behind her becoming one of Princess Diana's closest confidantes.
An excellent book about a difficult, but life-enhancing woman -- Julian Fellowes
Enthralling -- Nicholas Coleridge
Perceptively examines the life of one of the twentieth century's original "tough, ambitious women" -- Lindy Woodhead
WonderfulA great friend brought vividly back to life. -- Lady Glenconner
A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman. ***** -- Lynn Barber * Telegraph *
Gaudoin's book is revealing and hugely entertaining. Highly recommended. * Daily Mail, *Royal Books of the Year* *
Delicious * Sunday Times *
This book is a vindication, both of Raine herself and of a type of person - of woman - whom it became uncool to value * TLS *
Gaudoin elegantly depicts the esoteric life of an aristocrat * Observer *
Tina Gaudoin sets out to rehabilitate Raine as a far more nuanced woman, an insouciant, sexy survivor uncredited for her many achievements . . . A colourful life. * The Times *
I lapped up this tale of London seasons, family feuds, politics, big hair and Raine's carpe diem attitude * Gloss *
Enthralling -- Nicholas Coleridge
Perceptively examines the life of one of the twentieth century's original "tough, ambitious women" -- Lindy Woodhead
WonderfulA great friend brought vividly back to life. -- Lady Glenconner
A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman. ***** -- Lynn Barber * Telegraph *
Gaudoin's book is revealing and hugely entertaining. Highly recommended. * Daily Mail, *Royal Books of the Year* *
Delicious * Sunday Times *
This book is a vindication, both of Raine herself and of a type of person - of woman - whom it became uncool to value * TLS *
Gaudoin elegantly depicts the esoteric life of an aristocrat * Observer *
Tina Gaudoin sets out to rehabilitate Raine as a far more nuanced woman, an insouciant, sexy survivor uncredited for her many achievements . . . A colourful life. * The Times *
I lapped up this tale of London seasons, family feuds, politics, big hair and Raine's carpe diem attitude * Gloss *
Tina Gaudoin is a renowned journalist, author, editor and brand consultant. Throughout her career she has been the Editor in Chief of: FRANK magazine, The Times Luxx, WSJ magazine and Elle Decoration. She was Style Editor of Saturday Times magazine and Wall St Journal Europe. She has edited and written for international and national media titles including Tatler, the FT, Guardian, New York Times, Vogue USA and UK, Harpers Bazaar USA and UK and Departures USA. She was a co-founder of Triyoga and is the founder and owner of Roadscents.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349134826 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349134820 |
| Title | Three Times a Countess |
| Author | Tina Gaudoin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2022-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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