Matthew Dennison Ordre des livres

Set against a backdrop of intrigue and personal conflict, this book weaves a compelling narrative that explores complex characters grappling with their pasts and the choices that shape their futures. It delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the search for belonging, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. The author’s vivid prose and skillful storytelling capture the nuances of human emotion, making it a standout choice for those seeking a rich and engaging read.

A concise life of Roald Dahl - much-loved author and creator of numerous iconic literary characters.

"Monarchy in Britain is a mindset - sociological and emotional - seldom scrutinised save by diehard supporters or detractors. Matthew Dennison's new biography of Elizabeth II offers to evaluate a magisterial reign now spanning seven decades and the Queen's record as practitioner of monarchy. The person of the monarch is the closest an ethnically and culturally diverse society comes to a visible representative of past, present and future, although population changes since 1945 have made it impossible for Elizabeth II convincingly to embody the wide-ranging outlooks and aspirations of a muddled demographic. Instead she is understood as the champion of a handful of 'British' values endorsed - if no longer practised - by the bulk of the nation: service, duty, steadfastness, charity, stoicism: a visible definition of an aspect of 'Britishness'."--Provided by publisher.

The biography explores Kenneth Grahame's life, delving into the experiences and influences that shaped his writing, particularly his beloved children's classic, The Wind in the Willows. It highlights his connection to the idyllic English countryside and how his vision of pastoral life informed his storytelling, offering insights into both his personal journey and literary legacy.

The story of Kenneth Grahame, author of the children's classic Wind in the Willows, and of the vision of English pastoral that inspired it.

'A brilliant study of a brilliant woman' LUCY WORSLEY History has forgotten Caroline of Ansbach, yet in her lifetime she was compared frequently to Elizabeth I and considered by some as 'the cleverest queen consort Britain ever had'.

Exploring the multifaceted life of Vita Sackville-West, this biography delves into her roles as an aristocrat, literary figure, and complex individual. Known for her passionate relationship with Virginia Woolf, Sackville-West also navigated the challenges of reclusiveness and societal expectations. The narrative highlights her defiance of conventional labels, showcasing her as an enduring iconoclast whose legacy continues to resonate in literary and social spheres.

A beautifully written and produced celebration of the life of Beatrix Potter, one of the nation's best-loved authors.

Aristocrat, literary celebrity, `Rose Queen', devoted wife, lesbian, recluse, iconoclast - Vita Sackville-West was many things, but she was never straightforward. Her life is re-told here in a dazzling new biography.

A fresh, witty, accessible life of Queen Victoria. Not since Lytton Strachey has the irony, contradictions and influence of this Queen been treated with such flourish or biographical insight.