Andrew Morton Books

"Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era"-- Provided by publisher

"The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is one of the most significant royal events of recent times. As second in line to the throne, the elder son of the much mourned Diana, Princess of Wales carries the hopes and expectations of millions of people around the world. As a"commoner" who will become a princess, Catherine brings beauty and freshness to a very traditional union. William and Catherine: their lives, their wedding portrays the histories and characters of the couple, examining their intriguing romance, their engagement and the build-up to the big day itself, as well as covering the wedding in detail. Kate's emergence as a style queen, royal weddings past and present, what the future holds for the royal couple and every fascinating detail about the wedding of the year is explored in this handsome record of an event that will define the British royal family for a century"--Jacket.

Two of the biggest names in the fantasy field have put together a unique collection of fantastical cat tales for friends of furry felines. Cats work a special magic in these stories from the future, from the past, and from dimensions people never dream of.

In his new book, Andrew Morton reveals new information and sources that totally transforms our perception of Wallis Simpson. From the day she was born in a ramshackle cottage in the hills to revealing what really happened the night her husband died, Morton paints a fresh and enticing portrait of the Duchess of Windsor.

This text traces the life and career of one of Africa's longest serving and most controversial leaders, Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya. Andrew Morton seeks to challenge assumptions about a man routinely written off as a dictator.

A biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret examines their early idyllic youth as the closest of sisters as well as their often fraught relationship after their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne

Chronicles Diana's fairy-tale courtship, her wedding to Prince Charles, and the birth of her two wonderful boys to the stunning collapse of her marriage to her tragic death

The true story of Edward Windsor and Wallis Simpson's involvement with the Nazi regime, and the post-war cover-up.

The 1992 publication of Andrew Morton's bestseller shook the British royal family, revealing shocking truths about Princess Diana's life. The book disclosed Prince Charles's long-term affair, the sham of their marriage, Diana's struggles with an eating disorder, and her suicide attempts, initially met with disbelief. However, as events unfolded, including the couple's separation in December 1992 and Charles's televised admission of infidelity, Morton's claims were confirmed. Friends hoped this separation would allow Diana to find happiness, but she faced increasing isolation within the royal family, with her children only occasionally by her side. The narrative explores her secret battles and frustrations as she seeks to break free from the constraints of her royal life. With unprecedented access to Diana's close friends and advisers, Morton reveals how she, having become a princess before maturing, is learning to assert her identity beyond the palace's control. The book delves into the infighting and intrigue surrounding this royal crisis, along with Diana's private reflections on her public life, potential remarriage, and her son Prince William's future. Accompanied by 32 pages of striking color photographs, it offers an explosive look at Diana's struggle for autonomy.

In the summer of 1995, Monica Lewinsky, then twenty-one years old and fresh out of college, went to work as an unpaid intern at the White House. What happened next, as a vivacious young woman's "crush" on her boss led to her public humiliation and the impeachment of the President of the United States, has been documented in shocking detail. But have we heard the true story? Betrayed by Linda Tripp, Monica found herself a pawn in the power struggle between President Clinton and the Office of the Independent Counsel. As she waited to face the grand jury investigating the President, the media conducted its own trial of Monica, while her legal predicament prevented her from telling the world what really happened. Monica's Story at last sets the record straight.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Diana: Her True Story and Wallis in Love, comes the inside story of Meghan Markle - published in time for the royal wedding!

As one of the most enigmatic and fascinating women of our time, Madonna is the undisputed female icon of the modern age. She is widely admired for her independence, self-confidence, refusal to compromise and willingness to take a risk. While much of her life seems to be an open book, a closer look suggests that it is Madonna herself who controls what we read. In his new book Andrew Morton, the author of world-wide number one best-sellers on Diana, Princess of Wales and Monica Lewinsky, reveals the unknown Madonna. He has spoken to those in her inner circle, who have never been interviewed before, about her ambitions, lifestyle and relationships with family, friends and men. Their stories and insights give a fresh and revealing perspective on arguably the most famous woman on the planet.

In 1992, Andrew Morton introduced a new perspective on a beloved Princess, and in 1999, he revealed the woman behind a famous blue dress. Now, in 2008, he uncovers the true story of one of the biggest celebrities of our time: Tom Cruise. Known for his remarkable film career, Cruise has starred in iconic movies such as Top Gun, Rain Man, and the Mission: Impossible series, earning three Academy Award nominations and three Golden Globes along the way. However, the public knows little about the complexities of his life beyond his on-screen persona. While he is a well-known Scientologist, the implications of this affiliation remain unclear. His personal life has been marked by marriages to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes, but it was his infamous couch-jumping moment on Oprah that revealed the depth of his public persona. For two years, Morton has interviewed a range of sources, from former teachers to Scientology insiders, to piece together the story of a once-bullied outsider who became an icon. This biography offers never-before-seen photos and shocking insights into Cruise's work, love life, marriages, and beliefs, presenting a compelling portrait of the man behind the celebrity facade.

An award-winning biographer goes behind tabloid headlines to provide coverage of topics ranging from the A-list actress's childhood under father Jon Voight and teenage entry into celebrity to her relationship with Brad Pitt and humanitarian contributions.

The author of the bestselling Her True Story offers up a lavishly detailed examination of the British royal family's vast fortune. From Queen Victoria to today's billionaires, Morton shows how Great Britain's royal family amassed its immense hoard of treasure. 36 color photographs.

Cuatro damas de la realeza española: la reina Sofía, la infanta Elena, la infanta Cristina y la princesa de Asturias, doña Letizia. Cuatro mujeres con historias entrelazadas que reflejan una transición generacional dolorosa. Desde los valores aristocráticos del deber y sacrificio hasta una nueva era donde el amor y la felicidad personal emergen dentro de la realeza. Esta narración aborda la evolución de la familia real española y de otras dinastías europeas, donde plebeyos como Letizia Ortiz y Catalina Middleton han transformado la naturaleza de las monarquías. Andrew Morton, con su aguda perspicacia, examina si este cambio ha sido una maldición o un consuelo para familias reales enfrentadas a controversias constantes. El matrimonio del príncipe Felipe con Letizia marcó una revolución en el palacio, y en pocos años, ella se ha convertido en la potencial salvadora de la casa de Borbón, inmersa en escándalos. La vida y amores de estas cuatro damas revelan la evolución histórica de la familia real y de la nación española. Andrew Morton, reconocido biógrafo de celebridades, ha escrito más de veinte libros, incluyendo la famosa biografía de Diana de Gales, que transformó la percepción pública de la familia real británica y le valió numerosos premios.

Lorsque cette biographie de Diana par Andrew Morton parut en 1992, le public n'avait pas compris à quel point la princesse de Galles était impliquée dans cet ouvrage. Elle y révélait les détails de son du mariage, ses tentatives de suicide, l'existence de Camilla. Privée de ses privilèges, réduite à l'impuissance par la cour d'Angleterre, il lui était impossible à l'époque de reconnaître qu'elle s'était prêtée à des entretiens enregistrés qui s'étaient secrètement déroulés au palais de Kensington. Aujourd'hui, vingt ans après sa disparition lors de la tragique nuit du 31 aout 1997, cette nouvelle édition permet aux lecteurs de retrouver les paroles exactes prononcées par Diana. Ce document unique, testament de l'une des personnalités les plus charismatiques de notre époque, forme l'autobiographie de celle que tous appelaient la « princesse du peuple ».

In a shocking, headline-making story (coming as an NBC TV movie), Andrew Morton goes beyond speculation to present the facts about Princess Diana and her royal marriage--written with the full cooperation and support of Diana's family and friends, who speak freely in a sizzling, insider's tell-all. "Startlingly candid".--People. Includes never-before-seen photographs.

Księżna Diana, królowa ludzkich serc, pozostaje fascynującą postacią jako ikona za życia i legenda po śmierci. Ta przełomowa biografia, określana jako „najdłuższy pozew rozwodowy w historii”, powstała we współpracy z księżną oraz jej przyjaciółmi. Po raz pierwszy członek rodziny królewskiej tak szczerze opowiada o nieszczęśliwym małżeństwie, relacjach z królową oraz życiu w Windsorach, dzieląc się swoimi nadziejami i obawami. Po dwudziestu pięciu latach od pierwszego wydania, autor wraca do tajnych nagrań z księżną, ujawniając nowe, zaskakujące fakty o jej życiu i osobowości. W rozszerzonym wydaniu biografii analizowane jest dziedzictwo Diany, która nadała rodzinie królewskiej bardziej emocjonalny i ludzki wymiar, co pomogło jej dostosować się do XXI wieku. Morton bada również wpływ wcześniejszej edycji na opinię publiczną. To dzieło jest najbliższą autobiografii Diany, jaka kiedykolwiek powstała. Andrew Morton, znany biograf, zmienił sposób postrzegania brytyjskiej rodziny królewskiej. Napisał także bestsellerowe książki o wielu współczesnych celebrytach. Wkrótce ukaże się jego nowa praca o relacji królowej Elżbiety II i księżniczki Małgorzaty. Morton, laureat wielu nagród, dzieli czas między Londynem a Los Angeles.

Forts. von Diana - ihre wahre Geschichte. - Bericht über das Leben der englischen Kronprinzessin seit der offiziellen Trennung von ihrem Ehemann

Ich gehe weiter auf seinem Weg/Der Ruf des Nordens/Diana/Kuckuck - ein Gerichtsvollzieher erzählt - Aus der Im Spiegel der Zeit - bk1140; Verlag "Das Beste"; Lea Rabin/Nicolas Vanier/Andrew Morton/Dieter Mallmann; Paperback; 1998

Senzační biografie princezny Diany napsaná za její spolupráce a přinášející exkluzivní nový materiál k připomínce 60. výročí jejího narození. Kniha Diana, její skutečný příběh po svém prvním vydání v roce 1992 navždy změnila způsob, jakým veřejnost pohlížela na britskou monarchii. Na prvním místě žebříčku bestsellerů deníku New York Times se stala unikátní literární klasikou nejen pro svůj výbušný obsah, ale i proto, že se Diana na publikaci osobně podílela. Nikdy předtím žádný významný člen královské rodiny nehovořil tak otevřeným způsobem o svém nešťastném manželství, o svém vztahu s královnou, o neobyčejném životě uprostřed rodu Windsorů, o svých nadějích, obavách a snech. Nyní autor biografií Andrew Morton znovu prošel tajné nahrávky, které se zesnulou princeznou pořídil, aby přinesl nové překvapující poznatky a napomohl hlubšímu pochopení jejího života i myšlení. V tomto plně přepracovaném vydání své průlomové biografie se Morton zabývá Dianiným odkazem a jejím významem pro moderní královskou rodinu. Ikona v životě a legenda po smrti – Diana nepřestává fascinovat.

In a shocking, headline-making story (coming as an NBC TV movie), Andrew Morton goes beyond speculation to present the facts about Princess Diana and her royal marriage--written with the full cooperation and support of Diana's family and friends, who speak freely in a sizzling, insider's tell-all. "Startlingly candid".--People. Includes never-before-seen photographs.

Čtenář má možnost nahlédnout do soukromí a rodinného života Victorie a Davida Beckhamových, dozvědět se něco o jejich vztazích současných i minulých a také o aférách a skandálech.

Pokračování knihy Diana: Její pravdivý příběh. S pomocí několika nejbližších přátel a rádců z Walesu mohl Andrew Morton, autor knihy Diana: Její pravdivý příběh, opět nahlednout za drapérie oficiální královské propagandy a vylíčit, jak se Diana, jež se stala princeznou dříve, než dosáhla dospělosti, nyní učí být paní vlastího osudu, a nikoli jen palácovou loutkou. Morton odhaluje spory a intriky, které stály v pozadí rozluky s Charlesem, a tlumočí Dianiny osobní názory na odchod z veřejného života, na možnost nového manželství, na muže, které v životě potkala, i na výchovu prince Williama pro jeho budoucí královskou úlohu.

Vydanie knihy DIANA: Jej pravdivý príbeh vyvolalo svetovú senzáciu. Vďaka uvedeným rozhovorom s Dianinou rodinou, najbližšími priateľmi a exkluzívnym fotografiám z rodinného albumu začala byť skoro vnímaná v duchu svojho názvu ako Dianin skutočný životný príbeh. Medzinárodný bestseler opäť vychádza v slovečine.