An extraordinary memoir of drama, tragedy, and royal secrets by Anne Glenconner--a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. Littered throughout this story of truly extraordinary events are an amazing number of insights into life and lessons for enduring difficulty. Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 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Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates. It seems like we've had several royal memoirs recently. Having been brought.up in these circles I'm only too aware of how the ridiculous constraints, mores, and manners of the times were. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. But beneath the glitz and glamour there has also lurked tragedy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2019. Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown eBook: Glenconner, Anne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Select Your Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to Netherlands. 60 Personen fanden diese Informationen hilfreich, Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 26. This is an incredibly gossipy, snobbish book about a ,thankfully, bygone age. The Crown, is a Netflix television series, about Queen Elizabeth and her reign, that most of us enjoy. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I have had this book preordered since November 2019. Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020. Anyone carried away by the apparently charmed halls of Downton Abbey would do well to read this as an antidote. Lady Glenconner lived through the most interesting events of the 20th century and reveals her part in them with an acerbic mix of stiff upper lip and humour. I’ve never left a review before but had to for this book. A light read, but becomes more interesting towards the end. She married the charismatic but highly volatile Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who became the owner of Mustique. And what endurance and Stoicism Lady Anne demonstrated throughout her long life! There's a problem loading this menu right now. Her marriage to the charismatic Colin Tennant - later Lord Glenconner - would prove a test of every strength she possessed, while her friendship with Princess Margaret, which began in childhood, grew ever closer. What more could you want? . Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Redemption links and Kindle Books cannot be resold. Geben Sie Ihre Mobiltelefonnummer ein, um die kostenfreie App zu beziehen. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2019, I’ve just finished the last page of this beautifully written book and the tears are flowing. I found it quite interesting and easy to read. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Bravo for attempting this task, Lady Glenconner, but honestly.. So, imagine my surprise and joy when I was given a digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Revealing insight showing how the privileged and entitled aristocracy live and screw up their children. Dezember 2019. I would 100% recommend this book. She was so charming and funny that I looked her up online and decided to pre-order her book. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Together they turned the island into a paradise for the rich and famous, including Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and it became a favourite retreat for Princess Margaret. A light read, but becomes more interesting towards the end. Lady Glenconner is a remarkable woman, not so much for her experiences, so many of which are so unusual, but for for her happy outlook, her warmth and her strength. Hachette Books; Illustrated Edition (March 24, 2020), Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020. Exclusive Prime offer: save 44% on the regular monthly price of Audible and pay just $8.30/month when billed annually. emotion resonates through this delightful memoir'THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner's career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind'GUARDIAN'I couldn't put it down. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, Anne knew as a daughter she would not inherit the family fortune and was instead brought up to secure an eligible husband. Lady Glenconner is a remarkable woman, not so much for her experiences, so many of which are so unusual, but for for her happy outlook, her warmth and her strength. Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. On Lord Glenconner's death in 2010 he left his fortune to a former employee. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. Order now from our extensive selection of books coming soon with Pre-order Price Guarantee. In this bestselling memoir, she looks back on an extraordinary life full of glamour, drama and tragedy. ©2020 Anne Glenconner (P)2020 Hachette Books. : What The Royal Family Don't Want You To Know, "Anne Glenconner's life story is a combination of royal magic, personal tragedy and resilient survival. I have never met her, but having read this wonderful book, she must be a person with a great sense of fun and she clearly has huge love for her friends and family. The Crown, is a Netflix television series, about Queen Elizabeth and her reign, that most of us enjoy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I found this memoir very interesting and informative. I recommend this book if you want a good read. 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