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The Maid's Tale

The remarkable true story of life as an English maid

by Tom Quinn, Rose Plummer ...

Series series True Stories of Life Below Stairs
'I felt like I was getting somewhere that evening. Sitting by the window sipping my tea and eating lovely iced buns, I'd come such a long way from Hoxton . . .''A wonderful trip down memory lane. I found the odd tear roll down my cheek . . . and there are moments of laughter throughout the book too, smiles and sighs, and even the odd grunt of disgust!' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Born in 1910, Rose ... Read more

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'I felt like I was getting somewhere that evening. Sitting by the window sipping my tea and eating lovely iced buns, I'd come such a long way from Hoxton . . .''A wonderful trip down memory lane. I found the odd tear roll down my cheek . . . and there are moments of laughter throughout the book too, smiles and sighs, and even the odd grunt of disgust!' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Born in 1910, Rose
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The Cook's Tale

The remarkable true story of life below stairs

by Nancy Jackman, Tom Quinn ...

Series series True Stories of Life Below Stairs
The must-read memoir from Nancy Jackman, a cook in interwar England. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, DownstairsAn inspirational true story loved by readers:'To read Nancy's story in her own words was an absolute joy. The history, the humour, a perfect read of times gone by.' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'Touching, funny, nostalgic. This book opens a door into a world long ago and is a gem ... Read more

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The must-read memoir from Nancy Jackman, a cook in interwar England. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, DownstairsAn inspirational true story loved by readers:'To read Nancy's story in her own words was an absolute joy. The history, the humour, a perfect read of times gone by.' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'Touching, funny, nostalgic. This book opens a door into a world long ago and is a gem
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Yes, Ma'am

The Secret Life of Royal Servants

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In this lively and colourful history, royal expert Tom Quinn goes behind palace doors to give a compelling glimpse of Britain's royals, ancient and modern. From medieval times, when the Groom of the Stool oversaw the monarch's lavatorial exploits, below-stairs staff have always had a unique insight into the lives of their royal masters.Through the eyes of serving and recently retired staff, we see ... Read more

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In this lively and colourful history, royal expert Tom Quinn goes behind palace doors to give a compelling glimpse of Britain's royals, ancient and modern. From medieval times, when the Groom of the Stool oversaw the monarch's lavatorial exploits, below-stairs staff have always had a unique insight into the lives of their royal masters.Through the eyes of serving and recently retired staff, we see
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Cocoa at Midnight

The Housekeeper's Tale - the remarkable true story of life below stairs from Princess Diana's family housekeeper

by Tom Quinn ...

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The must-read memoir from Kathleen Clifford, an English housekeeper who worked in the Spencer family home in the interwar years. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs'My favourite gossips were William and Jimmy. I only got the chance to talk to them now and then as I spent most of my time hurtling round the kitchen trying not to upset the cook who was my immediate and ... Read more

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London's Truly Strangest Tales

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More extraordinary but true stories from London’s history.In this fascinating follow-up to his bestselling London’s Strangest Tales, Tom Quinn makes a further foray into the weirder side of the capital, bringing us a splendiforous collection of bizarre-but-true stories that explore a thousand years of London’s history.Discover the ghosts that stalk West End theatres, the mysterious mummy who lives ... Read more

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More extraordinary but true stories from London’s history.In this fascinating follow-up to his bestselling London’s Strangest Tales, Tom Quinn makes a further foray into the weirder side of the capital, bringing us a splendiforous collection of bizarre-but-true stories that explore a thousand years of London’s history.Discover the ghosts that stalk West End theatres, the mysterious mummy who lives
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The Reluctant Billionaire

The Tragic Life of Gerald Grosvenor, Sixth Duke of Westminster

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When Gerald Grosvenor, sixth Duke of Westminster, died in August 2016 he was one of the world's richest men, his fortune estimated at just under £10 billion.Yet he hated his wealth and spent long periods suffering from severe depression, much of it brought on by a feeling that his whole life had been a failure and that his money had destroyed any chance of happiness. At the same time, he could be ... Read more

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When Gerald Grosvenor, sixth Duke of Westminster, died in August 2016 he was one of the world's richest men, his fortune estimated at just under £10 billion.Yet he hated his wealth and spent long periods suffering from severe depression, much of it brought on by a feeling that his whole life had been a failure and that his money had destroyed any chance of happiness. At the same time, he could be
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Backstairs Billy

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"William Tallon was a creature of extremes: though intensely loyal, he was also a dangerous risk-taker; though charming, he could also be vicious; though considerate and amusing, he could be ruthless and predatory. For much of his life he was driven by two demons: a powerful sex drive and an intense, almost pathological love for the Queen Mother…"From humble beginnings as a shopkeeper's son in ... Read more

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"William Tallon was a creature of extremes: though intensely loyal, he was also a dangerous risk-taker; though charming, he could also be vicious; though considerate and amusing, he could be ruthless and predatory. For much of his life he was driven by two demons: a powerful sex drive and an intense, almost pathological love for the Queen Mother…"From humble beginnings as a shopkeeper's son in
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Scandals of the Royal Palaces

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George Orwell once said that the British love a really good murder. He might have added that the only thing the British love more than a good murder is a really good scandal, and best of all are the sexual and political scandals that take place behind the gilded doors of Britain's royal palaces. From Edward II's intimate relationship with Piers Gaveston to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's dramatic ... Read more

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George Orwell once said that the British love a really good murder. He might have added that the only thing the British love more than a good murder is a really good scandal, and best of all are the sexual and political scandals that take place behind the gilded doors of Britain's royal palaces. From Edward II's intimate relationship with Piers Gaveston to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's dramatic
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Kensington Palace

An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle

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For more than 300 years, Kensington Palace has played host to a colourful cast of kings, queens and assorted aristocratic hangers-on. A stone's throw from the bustling streets of central London, this grand building has served as the stage for some of the most dramatic and bizarre events in the history of the royal family.It was here that the young Queen Victoria was held a virtual prisoner for ... Read more

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For more than 300 years, Kensington Palace has played host to a colourful cast of kings, queens and assorted aristocratic hangers-on. A stone's throw from the bustling streets of central London, this grand building has served as the stage for some of the most dramatic and bizarre events in the history of the royal family.It was here that the young Queen Victoria was held a virtual prisoner for
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Rookie In Love

Reverse Age Gap Hockey Romance

by Zoe Beth Gellar ...

Narrated by Camille Quinn, Tom Haire ...

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When fresh-faced rookie, Wyatt, scores an unexpected goal with the fiery sister of the team's star goalie, the rink's temperature isn't the only thing that's frozen! Cue the drama, on and off the ice, landing Wyatt in a chilly PR debacle. Enter Emily - the sizzling PR maestro with a penchant for South Beach sun and salsa. She's dispatched by Wyatt's agent to defrost his tarnished reputation, but ... Read more

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When fresh-faced rookie, Wyatt, scores an unexpected goal with the fiery sister of the team's star goalie, the rink's temperature isn't the only thing that's frozen! Cue the drama, on and off the ice, landing Wyatt in a chilly PR debacle. Enter Emily - the sizzling PR maestro with a penchant for South Beach sun and salsa. She's dispatched by Wyatt's agent to defrost his tarnished reputation, but
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Railways' Strangest Tales

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A fascinating collection of bizarre but true stories from nearly 200 years of railway history.Right from the very start, when George Stephenson’s famous Rocket knocked over and killed a government minister at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester line in 1830, the world’s railways have given rise to plenty of intriguing stories. In this fascinating book, revised and updated with a new ... Read more

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London's Strangest Tales

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London’s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London’s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world’s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing things you didn’t know about Britain’s capital, like the fact that it’s still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in the Burlington Arcade, and the fat lamppost at the corner of Trafalgar Square ... Read more

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