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Ma’am Darling

99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret
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Ma’am Darling by Craig Brown is a witty and entertaining biography that provides a glimpse into the life of Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Through a compilation of anecdotes and interviews, the book paints a vivid portrait of her exuberant lifestyle, complex personality, and the challenges of living in the shadow of the crown. With a mix of humour and insight, it explores both the glamour and the controversies surrounding her.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the British royal family, particularly the life and complexities of Princess Margaret. The author offers a unique blend of humour, wit, and researched anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of this captivating royal figure.

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Ma’am Darling

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR - A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR - A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR - A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEAR

The hilarious, bestselling royal biography, perfect for fans of The Crown

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From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, the funny and tragic, bestselling biography of The Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret. Perfect for fans of Netflix’s The Crown.

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR • A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR • A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEAR

‘I honked so loudly the man sitting next to me dropped his sandwich’ Observer

She made John Lennon blush and Marlon Brando clam up. She cold-shouldered Princess Diana and humiliated Elizabeth Taylor. Jack Nicholson offered her cocaine and Pablo Picasso lusted over her. To her friends, Princess Margaret was witty and regal; to her enemies, she was rude and demanding. Ma’am Darling looks at her from many angles, creating a kaleidoscopic biography and a witty meditation on fame and art, snobbery and deference, bohemia and high society.

'Jaw-dropping' The Times

'Hilarious' Sunday Telegraph

'Brilliant' Evening Standard

'A masterpiece' Country Life

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Ma’am Darling by Craig Brown has been praised for its innovative approach, blending biography with satire to create a humorous and eye-opening portrait of a princess. Reviews highlight its blend of joyous, ghastly, and fascinating elements, describing it as consistently hilarious and brilliantly written. Brown's work is noted for originality, offering a modern portrayal of an old-fashioned figure with a deft, amused tone that brings both laughter and insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008203634

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Craig Brown has been writing the Private Eye celebrity diary since 1989. He has also written parodies for many other publications, including The Daily Telegraph, Vanity Fair, The Times and The Guardian. He is the author of several books, most recently ‘The Lost Diaries’ and ‘One on One’.

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