| Edition |
First U.S. edition |
| Description |
xxi, 294 pages, [32] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published as The Duchess: the untold story in Great Britain in 2017 by William Collins." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [275]-276) and index. |
| Contents |
The problem -- Debs' delight -- Medals not money -- History -- The foundation years -- The stuffed stoat -- Swinging sixties -- Mrs PB -- The attentions of a prince -- An education -- A suitable bride -- Dishonesty all around -- A state of mind -- The stuff of nightmares -- Princess of Wales -- A plea for help -- For King and country -- Annus horribilis -- The final salvos -- Dark days -- Divorce -- Blackadder -- Week of waiting -- A low profile -- Raw recruit -- Coming out -- A little local difficulty -- U-turn -- Final furlong -- It girl -- Staying sane -- Pillars of interest -- A good read -- Nothing to prove -- In the family -- Bedside manner -- Abroad -- WOW -- Making a difference -- Domestic violence -- Mending fences -- The future. |
| Summary |
The esteemed royal biographer traces the unlikely and extraordinary story of the once-reviled wife of Britain's Prince Charles, detailing her roles in some of the darkest days of the modern monarchy and her role in helping restore its reputation. |
| Subject |
Camilla, Queen, consort of Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1947-
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Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-
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Camilla, Queen, consort of Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1947- -- Marriage.
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Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948- -- Marriage.
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Camilla, Queen, consort of Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1947- (OCoLC)fst01428405
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Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948- (OCoLC)fst00028426
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Princes -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History.
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Royal couples -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Marriage. (OCoLC)fst01010443
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Mistresses. (OCoLC)fst01023970
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Monarchy. (OCoLC)fst01025055
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Princes. (OCoLC)fst01076481
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Royal couples. (OCoLC)fst01100820
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Great Britain. (OCoLC)fst01204623
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| Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Biographies.
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| Other Editions: |
Reproduction of (manifestation) |
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Junor, Penny. Duchess. London : Williams Collins, 2017 (DLC) 2017434808 |
| ISBN |
9780062471109 |
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0062471104 |
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