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Fascinating . . . Anglophiles and lovers of the crown will relish every morsel. -- USA Today A totally absorbing and highly readable account of a remarkable life. . . . Shawcross's book is genuinely revelatory. -- The Times (London) Remarkable. -- Los Angeles Times Lively and elegantly written. . . . A rich portrait. -- The Economist Splendid. . . . An entertaining page-turner. . . . This masterly biography reveals a character whose charm was matched by courage, optimism, a strong sense of duty and a liking for fun. . . . A wonderful book, authoritative, frank and entertaining. It sets new standards for royal biography. . . . Anyone who finds royal biographies dull and dutiful is in for a surprise. -- The Daily Telegraph (London) A portrait of a remarkable life lived in step with a century of sweeping change. --Bloomberg News A colossal book about a colossal life, a spectacular journey across the entire 20th Century through the eyes of a thoughtful woman who took the hand of a shy royal understudy and was propelled through modern history. -- Daily Mail (London) A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Royal Family. . . . Fascinating reading. . . . Shawcross has written a remarkable book. -- Tucson Citizen [Written] with unprecedented access to the private papers of the queen mother. . . . Her life is seen here as a mirror of the 20th century. -- New York Post Required Reading Shawcross has been given access to the Royal Archives and they have yielded a rich harvest. . . . [There is an] immense amount of new material here. . . . He is to be congratulated for selecting so many juicy tidbits. --A. N. Wilson, Daily Mail (London) Engaging. . . . Colorful. . . . Delightful as well as dignified. -- The Washington Times The correspondence in [ The Queen Mother ] is illuminating for both royal watchers and historians. . . .n

Fascinating . . . Anglophiles and lovers of the crown will relish every morsel. <br>-- USA Today <br> A totally absorbing and highly readable account of a remarkable life. . . . Shawcross's book is genuinely revelatory. <br>-- The Times (London) <br> Remarkable. <br>-- Los Angeles Times <br> <br> Lively and elegantly written. . . . A rich portrait. <br>-- The Economist <br> Splendid. . . . An entertaining page-turner. . . . This masterly biography reveals a character whose charm was matched by courage, optimism, a strong sense of duty and a liking for fun. . . . A wonderful book, authoritative, frank and entertaining. It sets new standards for royal biography. . . . Anyone who finds royal biographies dull and dutiful is in for a surprise. <br>-- The Daily Telegraph (London) <br> A portrait of a remarkable life lived in step with a century of sweeping change. <br>--Bloomberg News <br> A colossal book about a colossal life, a spectacular journey across the entire 20th Century through the eyes of a thoughtful woman who took the hand of a shy royal understudy and was propelled through modern history. <br>-- Daily Mail (London) <br> A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Royal Family. . . . Fascinating reading. . . . Shawcross has written a remarkable book. <br>-- Tucson Citizen <br> [Written] with unprecedented access to the private papers of the queen mother. . . . Her life is seen here as a mirror of the 20th century. <br>-- New York Post Required Reading <br> Shawcross has been given access to the Royal Archives and they have yielded a rich harvest. . . . [There is an] immense amount of new material here. . . . He is to be congratulated for selecting so many juicy tidbits. <br>--A. N. Wilson, Daily Mail (London) <br> Engaging. . . . Colorful. . . . Delightful as well as dignified. <br>-- The Washington Times <br> The correspondence in [ The Queen Mother ] is illuminating for both royal watchers and historians. . . .s

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William Shawcross is a writer and broad-caster who appears regularly on television and radio. His articles have appeared in leading newspapers and journals throughout the world. In 2002 his BBC television series and book, Queen and Country, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. He lives in London.

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