Quest for Queen Mary

James Pope-Hennessy's The Quest for Queen Mary is a hilarious and insightful portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age, based on his private notes kept for 50 years. It offers greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version and includes encounters with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 20 September 2018
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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When James Pope-Hennessy embarked on the task of penning Queen Mary's official biography, it paved the way for him to engage in intimate conversations with members of royalty, court officials, and retainers across Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets, and indiscretions documented in his notes were intended to remain private for a span of fifty years. However, the time has come for these remarkable insights to be unveiled, as they are now published in their entirety for the first time, thanks to the meticulous editing of the esteemed royal biographer Hugo Vickers. This captivating and often humorous portrayal of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone era is sure to become a timeless classic in the realm of royal publishing.

Offering a deeper understanding of Queen Mary than the official version, The Quest for Queen Mary delves into vivid encounters with notable figures such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth. Through his meticulous research and storytelling, James Pope-Hennessy has crafted a remarkable work that sheds light on the intriguing lives of these historical figures and adds a new dimension to our understanding of Queen Mary's remarkable reign.

\n Weight: 594g\n
Dimension: 237 x 157 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529330625\n \n