{"title":"Harry Beaufort","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Beaufort\u003c\/strong\u003e, a masterful author whose works transcend the ordinary. Known for his captivating books in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Beaufort has an exceptional talent for bringing historical and personal stories to life with remarkable detail and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Unlikely Duke\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the life of an unexpected aristocrat, weaving a tale filled with challenges, triumphs, and the complexities of noble life. Beaufort's narrative style combines rich storytelling with thorough research, making his books a must-read for those who relish real-life stories with a unique twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Beaufort’s writing does more than share a story; it transports you to another era and introduces you to characters whose experiences resonate long after you turn the last page. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy a well-told memoir, the collection of books by Harry Beaufort promises to educate, entertain, and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unlikely-duke-by-harry-beaufort-9781399725194","title":"The Unlikely Duke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Beaufort chronicles his unusual and rarified world with flashes of Wodehousian genius'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- Jools Holland\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'So funny ... bristling with glamorous but eccentric characters'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- Jilly Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Very funny and touching, gentle, wise and unpretentious. This is a book I absolutely loved.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- Anne Glenconner\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'...entertaining and at times poignant'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- The Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'An endearing, well-paced read'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- Country Life\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'The enjoyability of the book lies with the Duke's benign and unpretentious attitude to life'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--- The Oldie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12th Duke of Beaufort, known to his friends as 'Bunter', inherited his Dukedom and Badminton House in 2017, at the age of sixty-five. But he is also a singer and songwriter with the rock group \u003ci\u003eThe Listening Device\u003c\/i\u003e. Now he combines his responsibilities as Duke with his life as a rock performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lively and anecdote-filled memoir, Harry Beaufort takes us behind the scenes of his varied life: from playing poker with politicians, to partying on Ibiza with film stars, to people watching with The Queen from a balcony at Windsor Castle. He offers an intimate portrait of aristocratic privilege and a lifetime filled with rock stars, royalty, eccentrics, and jaw-droppingly unbelievable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Harry also offers a sensitive and perceptive insight into the worlds he has inhabited and the friendships and laughter that he has experienced along the way. This is the story of an ordinary man facing up to his extraordinary inheritance—the story of \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Duke\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846684365036,"sku":"9781399725194","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9620003482686.jpg?v=1758917584"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/harry-beaufort.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}