Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor by Anne Edwards (English) Paperba

Description: Matriarch by Anne Edwards The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kin FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor. Author Biography Anne Edwards, a fastidious researcher and accomplished writer, is the author of several bestselling biographies of notable figures, including film stars Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, and Katharine Hepburn, as well as Margaret Mitchell. Edwardss autobiography, Leaving Home: A Hollywood Blacklisted Writers Years Abroad, was published in 2012. She lives in Beverly Hills, California. Review This is a first-class piece of research and reconstruction graced by a first-class writing talent, with a startling royal family scandal buried at the heart of the story. -- Barbara TuchmanA clever and stylishly written biography. . . . For pure glitz and glitter, Matriarch beats anything to be seen on the soaps. * Chicago Sun-Times *Anne Edwards is a magnificent storyteller. . . . [Matriarch is] a vivid and memorable tapestry overflowing with pageantry and fascinating characters. -- Robert A. CaroA magnificent portrayal of majesty. . . . Edwards depicts the whole panorama, from pageantry and protocol to small private detail, with superb narrative finesse, psychological insight, and impressively far-ranging and scrupulous research. * Chicago Tribune *Anne Edwards never disappoints. . . . A fascinating portrait of an impoverished Cinderella princess who became a dedicated, powerful, and indomitable queen, and who was indeed a woman of substance. -- Barbara Taylor Bradford Prizes Winner of Washington Book Publishers 2015 Book Design & Effectiveness Competition: Illustrated Cover (Third Place). Long Description The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor. Review Quote This is a first-class piece of research and reconstruction graced by a first-class writing talent, with a startling royal family scandal buried at the heart of the story. Details ISBN1442236558 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-10 1442236558 ISBN-13 9781442236554 Format Paperback Author Anne Edwards Pages 560 Subtitle Queen Mary and the House of Windsor Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 941.083092 Birth 1927 Media Book Short Title MATRIARCH REPRINT OF THE CLAS Language English Edition Reprint Edition of the Classic Imprint Rowman & Littlefield UK Release Date 2015-02-05 NZ Release Date 2015-02-05 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Charts; Maps; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs Edition Description Reprint Edition of the Classic Audience General AU Release Date 2015-02-14 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-12-08 US Release Date 2014-12-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129266839;

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