Tom Bower is a British author renowned for his investigative journalism and unauthorized biographies. His work delves into uncovering hidden truths and scrutinizing controversial figures. Bower's style is characterized by deep research and a direct approach, offering readers a penetrating look into the lives and careers of influential individuals. His writings frequently explore themes of power, corruption, and ethics within the realms of business and media.
An account of the life and career of the entrepreneur, Tiny Rowland, the head of Lonrho and the owner of "The Observer". It is a story of empire-building, unresolved mystery, commercial skulduggery, financial acumen, and confrontations with a succession of governments in Europe, America and Africa.
Publisher, politician, financier, industrialist, printer and sportsman, Robert Maxwell is a man who has provoked loyalty and loathing as well fascination from those who have witnessed his courage, energy, ambition and business acumen. In writing his biography the author has interviewed over 350 people across the world who have known Maxwell - as a young boy brought up as an orthodox Jew; in the Czech and British armies during the Second World War; in post-war Berlin and in the City of London; in Westminster where he hoped to become a senior minister in Harold Wilson's government; and in New York where his Czech relations live.
The riveting tale of how the wanabee aristo Conrad Black and his social-mountaineering wife Barbara gulled their way into the City, the Tory party, Wall Street and High Society. This new paperback edition will be fully updated to include details of Black's high-profile trial for corporate fraud, sure to claim international attention.
The British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated around the world, was the beginning of a new era for the Windsors. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and the Oprah Winfrey interview, the Royal Family's fate seems persistently threatened. The public remains puzzled. Meghan's success has alternatively won praise, bewildered and outraged. Confused by the Sussexes' slick publicity, few understand the real Meghan Markle. What lies ahead for Meghan? And what has happened to the family she married into? Can the Windsors restore their reputation? With extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, Tom Bower, Britain's leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web of courtroom drama, courtier politics and thwarted childhood dreams to uncover an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.
The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower
A Sunday Times Book of the YearA Times Book of the YearA Guardian Book of the YearA Telegraph Book of the Year'EXPLOSIVE...
Tom Bower, Britain's leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the royal family. From courtroom dramas to courtier politics, using extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, this book uncovers an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.
This book tells the sensational human story of the hunt for oil, and the politics, power and personalities involved.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Private, mysterious and some say sinister, 79 year-old Bernie Ecclestone criss-crosses the globe in his private jet mixing with celebrities, statesmen and sporting heroes. Ecclestone's success has not just been to create a multi-billion pound global business but to resist repeated attempts to snatch the glittering prize from his control. Ecclestone has never before revealed how he graduated from selling second-hand cars in London's notorious Warren Street to become the major player he is today. He has finally decided to reveal his secrets: the deals, the marriages, the disasters and the successes on race tracks, in Downing Street, in casinos, on yachts and in the air.
When Tony Blair became prime minister in May 1997 at the age of forty-three, he was the youngest to hold the office since 1812, boasting a 93 percent approval rating and a landslide majority. He promised to modernize Britain with 'New Labour,' focusing on social justice and transparency. However, his tenure faced significant challenges, particularly the controversial invasion of Iraq, which sparked public outrage over government honesty. Alastair Campbell's infamous 'dodgy' dossiers regarding WMDs raised questions about the integrity of New Labour's messaging. Blair's claims of revitalizing schools, hospitals, and welfare services also came under scrutiny, alongside his decision to open the doors to mass immigration. Despite his efforts to confront dictators like Slobodan Milošević and Saddam Hussein, Blair's post-office career has seen him amass wealth by advising controversial leaders. Tom Bower, initially an admirer of Blair, has gained unprecedented access to over 180 officials and military personnel to reveal the complexities of Blair's decade in power. This investigation follows Blair's journey from Downing Street to his current role in global affairs, offering a dramatic re-evaluation of his legacy and the intricate nature of political power.
