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The vivid and dramatic life of Lady Caroline Lamb , whose love affair with the poet Lord Byron scandalised British society, by one of the UK's best-loved historians

The scandal of nineteenth-century Britain: the sensational trial of Caroline Norton for adultery with the first Victorian Prime Minister

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century England, the narrative explores the struggles of Catholics who faced significant legal restrictions, culminating in the violent Gordon Riots of 1780. The book delves into the relentless fight for Catholic emancipation, highlighting key figures like Daniel O'Connell and the political landscape influenced by Kings George III and IV. It captures the pivotal moment in 1829 when the Roman Catholic Relief Act was passed, symbolizing a significant shift towards justice and reform in a time of oppression.

'Utterly gripping and consistently witty' Damian Thompson, Literary Review 'An absolutely splendid book' A. N. Wilson, The Spectator The story of Catholic Emancipation begins with the violent Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots in 1780, fuelled by the reduction in Penal Laws against the Roman Catholics harking back to the sixteenth century. Some fifty years later, the passing of the Emancipation Bill was hailed as a 'bloodless revolution'. Had the Irish Catholics been a 'millstone', as described by an English aristocrat, or were they the prime movers? While the English Catholic aristocracy and the Irish peasants and merchants approached the Catholic Question in very different ways, they manifestly shared the same objective. Antonia Fraser brings colour and humour to the vivid drama with its huge cast of characters: George III, who opposed Emancipation on the basis of the Coronation Oath; his son, the indulgent Prince of Wales, who was enamoured with the Catholic Maria Fitzherbert before the voluptuous Lady Conyngham; Wellington and the 'born Tory' Peel vying for leadership; 'roaring' Lord Winchilsea; the heroic Daniel O'Connell. Expertly written and deftly argued, The King and Catholics is also a distant mirror of our times, reflecting the political issues arising from religious intolerance.

The long-lost 1978 diary charting Antonia Fraser and Harold Pinter's only visit to Israel is an enchanting document of a time, a place and two people

The memoir explores the author's Oxford childhood and youth while reflecting on her lifelong passion for history, which began as a private joy in the 1930s. It aims to recapture past experiences and highlight how her love for history has intertwined with her life, influencing her perspective and writing. Fraser's narrative offers a personal account of how history has shaped her enjoyment of life, making it a unique blend of memoir and historical reflection.

This collection of short stories by Lady Antonia Fraser offers an atmospheric and gripping exploration of various themes, prominently featuring the character Jemima Shore. The narratives delve into intriguing scenarios and complex emotions, showcasing Fraser's storytelling prowess. The 2014 reissue comes with a fresh cover, inviting both new readers and fans to experience these captivating tales.

In this delightful collection forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read and what makes them continue to do so. First published in 1992 in hardback only, original contributors include Margaret Atwood, J. G. Ballard, Melvyn Bragg, A. S. Byatt, Carol Ann Duffy, Simon Gray, Germaine Greer, Alan Hollinghurst, Doris Lessing, Candia McWilliam, Edna O'Brien, Ruth Rendell, Tom Stoppard, Sue Townsend and Jeanette Winterson. The new edition will include essays from five new writers, Emily Berry, Kamila Shamsie, Rory Stewart, Katie Waldegrave and Tom Wells. Royalties generated from this project will go to Give a Book, www.giveabook.org.uk, a charity set up in 2011 that seeks to get books to places where they will be of particular benefit. Give a Book works in conjunction with Age UK, Prison Reading Groups, Maggie's Centres, which help people affected by cancer, and various schools and literacy projects, such as Beanstalk, where many pupils have never had a book of their own in their lives.

The childhood and early life memoir of Antonia Fraser, one of our finest narrative historians.

An atmospheric and gripping mystery set in an ancient manor house from Lady Antonia Fraser's Jemima Shore series. Reissued with a new cover for 2014.