Elizabeth
An intimate portrait from the writer who knew her and her family for over fifty years
Author: Gyles Brandreth
A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch
Hardcover
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A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch
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A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarchThis intimate, personal biography of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth will write the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone so close to her, her husband Philip and the wider Royal family.Told with a refreshing dose of humour and moving honesty from a totally unique viewpoint, Elizabeth- An Intimate Portrait is the must-have biography of the longest-serving monarch in English history, of a woman who has represented not only her people but stood as an emblem of fortitude and resilience worldwide, throughout her long life.
Critic Reviews
“Compelling . . . Fascinating”
Daily Mail
The book overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge Telegraph
Paints a unique picture of the remarkable woman who reigned for seven decades. Offers fascinating insights into her life Hello!
What Brandreth can uniquely offer us are verbatim replies to the questions he asked the Queen and Philip over many years The Times
Brandreth paints a vivid picture of the Queen . . . Don't miss this trusted account of the incredible life of the most famous and arguably best-loved Head of State on Earth This England
Brandreth offers insights into the extraordinary life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth. Insightful and personal Woman and Home
About the Author
Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster and former MP and Government Whip. His many books include the bestselling poetry anthology, Dancing by the Light of the Moon, and the international bestseller about spelling and punctuation, Have You Eaten Grandma? With Susie Dent, the lexicographer from Countdown, he co-hosts the award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Gyles presents Great Canal Journeys on Channel 4 with Dame Sheila Hancock and regularly appears on Celebrity Gogglebox with Dame Maureen Lipman.
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