Princess Margaret: A Life of Contrasts

by Christopher Warwick Narrated by Julian Elfer

Overview

Princess Margaret was one of the most controversial royal figures of the twentieth century. Widely admired as a young woman, she was famous for her beauty and charisma, but also for her sense of loyalty and duty. The charismatic Princess not only brought color and sex appeal into an otherwise colorless royal family, but did much to help bring the monarchy and its attitudes into the modern world. In recent years, dogged by accidents and ill-health, much of the Princess's youthful vigor and charm, not to mention her hard work, has been forgotten. Following her death on 9 February, in the Queen's golden jubilee year, and poignantly close to the anniversary of George VI's death, the story of her life is once again front pages news. In this fully updated memorial edition of his acclaimed study, originally undertaken with the cooperation of the Princess and many of those closest to her, her authorized biographer Christopher Warwick looks again at the life and work of this enigmatic and individual royal figure, and brings her story to a close with her funeral in Windsor. Written with authority and insight, Princess Margaret: A Life of Contrasts is a fitting tribute to an exceptional, deeply complex woman.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Princess Margaret:
 
“I can’t remember the last time I read such a sensitive, insightful, provocative biography. Masterful.” —Adrian Tinniswood, OBE, writer and historian
 
“Thoroughly researched and well-written . . . provides a fascinating insight into Princess Margaret’s character and troubled life. It’s highly readable . . . “—Jennie Bond, former BBC correspondent
 
“Conscientiously researched, with illuminating first-hand insights obtained from Princess Margaret’s inner circle, Christopher Warwick has produced the most complete and sympathetic life of his contradictory subject yet written.” —Sarah Bradford, biographer and historian

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176864137
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	01/31/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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