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An intimate, profoundly moving biography of Jean Rhys, acclaimed author of Wide Sargasso Sea.

BYRON'S WAKEThe Extraordinary Story of Lord Byron's Wife and Daughter:Annabella Milbanke and Ada Lovelace The only legitimate daughter of Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace was to become a pioneer of the computer revolution. This masterful new biography is a portrait of two remarkable women, Ada and her mother Annabella, haunted by the mercurial spirit of the notorious poet.

Exploring the complexities of obsessive desire and misplaced love, this biography and family memoir weaves together humor and heartbreak. The narrative reveals the shocking and often devastating effects of these emotions on the author's life and family, making for a riveting and unforgettable true story.

In 1613 a beautiful Stuart princess married a handsome young German prince. This was a love match, but it was also an alliance that aimed to weld together Europe's two great Protestant powers. Before Elizabeth and Frederick left London for the court in Heidelberg, they watched a performance of The Winter's Tale. In 1943, a group of British POWS gave a performance of that same play to a group of enthusiastic Nazi guards in Bavaria. When the amateur actors suggested doing a version of The Merchant of Venice that showed Shylock as the hero, the guards brought in the costumes and helped create the sets. Nothing about the story of England and Germany, as this remarkable book demonstrates, is as simple as we might expect. A shared faith, a shared hunger for power, a shared culture (Germany never doubted that Shakespeare belonged to them, as much as to England); a shared leadership. German monarchs ruled over England for three hundred years - and only ceased to do so through a change of name.

The narrative explores the deep and complex relationship between England and Germany, spanning centuries of both connection and rivalry. Through the lives of diverse figures, including royalty, artists, and everyday citizens, the author presents a vivid and emotional history that highlights enduring bonds often overlooked in contemporary discourse. The intertwining stories reveal the rich tapestry of shared experiences and conflicts that have shaped both nations.

The enchanting story of 1930s Hollywood darling Virginia Cherrill, who traded international stardom for true love. číst celé

‘A kind of blissography, teeming with bon mots’ Sunday Times

A biography and family memoir by turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Miranda Seymour's Thrumpton Hall is a riveting, frequently shocking, and ultimately unforgettable true story of the devastating consequences of obsessive desire and misplaced love. "Dear Thrumpton, how I miss you tonight." When twenty-one-year-old George Seymour wrote these words in 1944, the object of his affection was not a young woman but the beautiful country house in Nottinghamshire that he desired above all else. Miranda Seymour would later be raised at Thrumpton Hall—her upbringing far from idyllic, as life revolved around her father's odd capriciousness. The house took priority over everything, even his family—until the day when George Seymour, in his golden years, began dressing in black leather and riding powerful motorbikes around the countryside in the company of surprising friends. For fans of Downton Abbey—the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, called it “brilliant, original, and intensely readable”—Thrumpton Hall is a poignant and memorable true story of family.

A beautifully written and hugely acclaimed account of a fascinating twentieth- century life: Helene Delangle, also known as Helle Nice, dancer, lover -- and record-breaking racing driver.

Written with the blessing of the Graves family, this is the definitive biography of one of our greatest poets and writers. schovat popis