Alexander Larman Books

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this volume explores the tumultuous relationships within the British royal family, particularly focusing on King George VI and his brother, the Duke of Windsor. As tensions rise with Hitler's expansionist ambitions, the monarchy faces internal strife and external threats, including spies infiltrating Buckingham Palace. The narrative reveals how this fractured family, amid personal betrayals and political challenges, ultimately found a way to unite in the face of a formidable adversary.

The definitive account of the Abdication Crisis of 1936

An iconoclastic exploration of the life of Lord Byron, viewed through the prism of the lives of nine women with whom he was intimately associated.

Set against the backdrop of 1666, this book offers a vivid portrayal of life in England during the Restoration era, particularly during the Great Fire of London. It delves into the daily experiences of people, exploring their eating and drinking habits, relationships, and social interactions, as well as the broader cultural context of the time. Through rich detail, the author paints a comprehensive picture of how individuals navigated love, life, and death in a tumultuous period.

Definitive account of the dramatic events and internal conflicts that befell the Royal Family during the Second World War

A definitive account of the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 draws on archival material and interviews with the king's closest friends to detail the role played by the king's opponents and supporters and the resulting scandal at a time when war was imminent

He was 'THE WICKEDEST MAN ALIVE'. He went to Oxford University at the age of 12 He slept with his first prostitute at 13 He was an alcoholic by 14 He was imprisoned in the Tower at 18 He was acclaimed a war hero at 19 He died of syphilis at the age of 33 He was English history's first celebrity. He was John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester: Poet, dandy and libertine. BLAZING STAR is a compelling portrait of a remarkable and complex man, and of a cultural golden age that often spilled over into depravity.

A royal biography for people who wouldn't usually read royal biographies