Alexander Larman

The book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at War Power and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery and ends with the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. In between, it depicts a monarchy—and a country—struggling to cope with the aftermath of World War Two,...

Power and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery, and ends with the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. In between, it depicts a monarchy—and a country—struggling to cope with the aftermath of World War Two, in an era where old certainties have been replaced by the rise of a...

In December 1936, Britain faced a constitutional crisis that was the gravest threat to the institution of the monarchy since the execution of Charles I. The ruling monarch, Edward VIII, wished to marry the American divorcée Wallis Simpson and crown her as his Queen. His actions scandalised the Establishment, who were desperate to avoid an international embarrassment at a time...

This riotous and engaging biography has it all GUARDIAN As much fun to read as a good political thriller WALL STREET JOURNAL The book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at War At the outbreak of war, the British monarchy was in turmoil. Edward VIII had abdicated, leaving his brother Bertie to take on a role...

An Independent Book of the Month “A superb biography” William Boyd “(A) bold and enlightening exploration of Bowie's later career. Sensitive, witty and often very affecting” The Times “A genuine must buy, as rich in critical appraisal as it is in personal history *” Classic Pop “An engrossing, entertaining and informative read” Classic Rock A major new biography of David...

The compelling story of the second half of Bowie's life, exploring the untold story of these latter years when Bowie moved from commercial failure to his final masterpiece. When David Bowie died on 10 January 2016, aged sixty-nine, his death was greeted with the greatest display of public mourning since Princess Diana three decades before. Politicians and fellow musicians alike...

The Beckham family came to define modern celebrity. Lifting the lid on the realities behind the image, this book offers a complete, unbiased portrait of a family whose story continues to unfold – and whose influence spans generations.When David Beckham and Victoria Adams first met in the late 1990s, they were already famous in their own right – young, ambitious...