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Carole Seymour-Jones

    Carole Seymour-Jones was a celebrated biographer known for her deep dives into the lives of compelling women and those with rich inner worlds. Her work distinguished itself through meticulous research and a profound understanding of her subjects' psychological and social landscapes. As an educator in creative non-fiction and biography, she shaped a generation of writers. She was also a dedicated advocate for writers' freedom of expression, working internationally for those imprisoned due to their views.

    The 30-Minute Cooking from Frozen Cookbook
    A Dangerous Liaison
    Painted Shadow
    She Landed By Moonlight
    Understand The Cold War: Teach Yourself
    • 2020

      Transform your convenient and affordable frozen ingredients into a fresh, home-cooked meal in less than 30 minutes with these 100 quick and easy recipes-no thawing required.

      The 30-Minute Cooking from Frozen Cookbook
    • 2014

      The gripping account of World War Two's legendary heroine, who risked her life to save her country and her lover.

      She Landed By Moonlight
    • 2010

      Understand The Cold War: Teach Yourself

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.3(19)Add rating

      Understand the Cold War provides a fascinating insight into this complicated and hidden conflict, from how it began and the main figures involved to the culture it created.

      Understand The Cold War: Teach Yourself
    • 2009

      A Dangerous Liaison

      • 608 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      A Dangerous Liaison tells the intense, passionate and sometimes painful story of how these two brilliant free-thinkers - and rivals - came to a share a relationship that was to last over fifty years.

      A Dangerous Liaison
    • 2003

      Painted Shadow

      The Life of Vivienne Eliot, First Wife of T. S. Eliot

      • 736 pages
      • 26 hours of reading
      3.9(93)Add rating

      Exploring the life of Vivienne Eliot, this biography reveals her vital role in T.S. Eliot's literary career, despite her eventual commitment to an asylum. It highlights her contributions, including taking dictation and editing, which shaped his iconic poetry. The narrative delves into the complexities of their troubled marriage, suggesting that their unhappiness fueled some of his greatest works. Utilizing previously unpublished materials, it portrays Vivienne as a significant yet fragile figure, whose influence and struggles were intertwined with her husband's creative genius.

      Painted Shadow