Paperback edition of the first biography of Doris Delevingne, influential inter-war temptress and lover of Churchill and Beaton, amongst many others
Before Diana Mitford's disgrace as a social pariah, she was a celebrated member of the Bright Young Things, moving at the centre of 1920s and '30s London high society. She was a muse to many: Helleu painted her, James Lees-Milne worshipped her, Evelyn Waugh dedicated a book to her and Winston Churchill nicknamed her 'Dina-mite'. As the young wife of Bryan Guinness, heir to the Guinness brewing empire, she lived a gilded life until fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley turned her head. Unpublished letters, diaries and archives bring an unknown Diana to life, creating a portrait of a beautiful woman whose charm and personality enthralled all who met her, but the discourse of her life would ultimately act as a cautionary tale.This groundbreaking biography reveals the woman behind the myth.
The first biography of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, the socialite whose scandalous divorce shocked the country
A look at ten trailblazing women whose lives encapsulated the twentieth century and its key events
The first biography in over 15 years of Maria Callas, and the first to portray her as a feminist icon rather than a bitchy diva
How would the Mitford girls cope with the pressures and turmoil of modern life? Whether it is Pamela's guide to throwing a jubilee party, Nancy's guide to fashion or Diana's tips on how to stay young, this quirky and fact-filled book draws on rare and unpublished interviews and information to answer that question.
Focusing on the personal life of Vivien Leigh, this biography delves into her experiences with mental illness while contextualizing them within her illustrious career. Unlike previous works that emphasize her on-screen roles and marriage to Sir Laurence Olivier, it offers a more intimate portrayal of her struggles and triumphs, providing a nuanced understanding of the woman behind the iconic actress.
Margaret Lockwood (1916-1990) was Britain's number one box office star during the war years. A three-time winner of the Daily Mail Film Award, her iconic films The Lady Vanishes, The Man in Grey and The Wicked Lady gained her legions of fans and the nickname Queen of the Screen.With a career spanning fifty years, Margaret reinvented herself from a film star, to an Agatha Christie heroine on the West End, to a television icon in the 1970s series, Justice. Written to coincide with Margaret's centenary, this in-depth biography offers a fresh perspective on an independent woman who was intensely private away from the spotlight and whose life was unlike anything that was reported in the fan magazines.