Sphinx. The Life of Gladys Deacon - Duchess of Marlborough, Paperback - Hugo Vickers

The fiercely intelligent beauty who married the 9th Duke of Marlborough and both dazzled and puzzled the glittering social circles of the Belle Epo...

The story of a woman who helped mould the famous Winston ChurchillIllustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonAuthor(s): Hugo VickersPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 233 x 153 x 31Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul lectu...

The insights and memories of a member of the British Royal Family - HRH The Duke of Kent in conversation with Hugo Vickers about some of the key ev...

This was partly due to her long life, and the difficulty that always exists when a biography of a living person is attempted, partly because she wa...

Hugo Vickers has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Royal Family, and has had a fascination with the story of the Duchess of Windsor since he was a ...

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The witty and perceptive diaries kept by Cecil Beaton's authorised biographer during his many fascinating encounters with extraordinary - often leg...

Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as Camille, Queen Christina and Grand ...

The definitive biography of Cecil Beaton, the celebrated British photographer and designer who enjoyed immense international fame and lived a glitt...

The highly acclaimed unexpurgated notes taken by James Pope-Hennessy for his official biography of Queen Mary, the present Queen's grandmother. Pub...

The witty and perceptive diaries kept by Cecil Beaton's authorised biographer during his many fascinating encounters with extraordinary - often leg...

The highly acclaimed unexpurgated notes taken by James Pope-Hennessy for his official biography of Queen Mary, the present Queen's grandmother. Pub...

John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough (1644-1722), was one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in the history of England. His desce...

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The extraordinary story behind A Very British Scandal, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany.Publisher: Swift PressAuthor(s): Charles CastleNumber o...

Reducere. DescriptionOriginally published in hardback as Ella: Princess, Saint and Martyr, the definitive biography of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna is ...

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Bess was the other Duchess, Georgiana's best friend, who with Georgiana and her husband, William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, formed the infa...

Reducere. A modern classic with over 250, 000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best b...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. DescriptionFor fans of the Netflix series The Crown and from the author of the New York Times bestseller 17 Carnations comes a captivating biograph...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Editor: Jason E. VickersFor John and Charles Wesley, few things were more important for theology and ministry than attentiveness to...

Publisher: Carol Deacon CakesAuthor(s): Carol DeaconIllustration(s): 63 full colour photographs, 3 b&w line drawings, 5 b&w templatesNumber of page...

Publisher: Carol Deacon CakesAuthor(s): Carol DeaconIllustration(s): 54 full colour photographsNumber of pages: 36Publication date: 2007Dimensions:...

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Publisher: Mount Orleans PressAuthor(s): Simon CourtauldIllustration(s): 14 colour and b/w illustrationsNumber of pages: 164Publication date: 2021D...

DescriptionMeet Meghan Markle--the brand-new Royal who is smashing centuries-old traditions, making her mark on fashion, and inspiring millions of ...

Reducere. The Memoirs of Victor Hugo (1899) is an autobiographical work by Victor Hugo. Assembled from diaries and manuscripts left behind by the author foll...

The 36 poets set by Wolf are each given their own chapter: a brief essay on the poet is followed by a note on Wolf's connection with the writer, ex...

Arm of the Sphinx is the stunning second novel in the highly acclaimed Books of Babel series, following on from Senlin Ascends

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An Ancient Egyptian murder mystery from one of historical fiction's best-known names

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The story of life in a small Yorkshire village in the Covid year of 2020.Illustrations: 6 poages colour photos

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Written in the 1950s and discovered by family members years after her death, Margaret Brown Kilik's shocking coming-of-age novel of the emotional a...

The Curious History of the Riddle investigates the fascinating origin and history of the riddle, from the very first riddle (the Riddle of the Sphi...

Following on from the events of }Arthur & The Golden Rope{, Arthur grows into a world-famous adventurer. His daughter Marcy does not share his inte...

Reducere. Alex Philothea, the newly appointed director of the Keepers of the Holy and Noble Maat, is fighting to save the agency her ancestors have led for o...

Reducere. In this small volume, John Flanagan, a deacon for over 35 years, shares the fulfillment and joy in his life and ministry. This book is filled with ...

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A unique and fascinating insight into the life of an accidental duchess.Publisher: Pan MacmillanAuthor(s): Emma Manners, Duchess of RutlandNumber o...

Guess who lives at number 36? Jonny Smith's paper round takes him along Weir Street. The paper boys don't normally stick around for long and he soo...

Racism is a problem deeply rooted in American society. Slavery and segregation may no longer be legal, but their legacies still influence the way B...

Another exciting and humorous Sicilian investigation featuring the inimitable Inspector Montalbano.

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Reducere. Beautiful, impetuous and headstrong, Michal is the young daughter of Saul, the first King of Israel. As a woman of her society, she has a certain i...