Warren
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NGalitzine said:I would avoid anything written by "Lady"Colin Campbell unless you are a devotee of writing at the level of People magazine and grocery store tabloids.
Ooh... That's good to know! Definitely not my style.
scooter said:'Lady' Colin Campbell's book is poisonous. Shawcross' is basically a travel-log. "then her Majesty greeted the Mayor of Johannesbug wearing a peach chiffon dress by Hartnell". It makes a nice doorstop.
Do you have any alternative recommendations? Thanks!
scooter said:Yes, when I get home tomorrow, I will send you some. Happy new year to all!
Its very intensive. Shawcross had been given exclusive access to the Queen Mum's personal papers, diaries and letters along with archives of just about anything to do with her lifetime from her childhood at Glamis Castle to her final hours at Royal Lodge. HM, The Queen was very cooperative in this project and its the reason why Shawcross' biography is an authorized one.
I've just started it and I've a feeling I'm going to know the Queen Mum quite a bit better as a person after I've finished it.