Lady in Waiting : My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown

from LARA335

Anne Glenconner has led an extraordinary life. Growing up in a stately home, falling for Colin Tennant, a popular, fun, but tantrum-fuelled spoilt man. They discovered Mustique and made it into an exclusive playground. Parties with the likes of Mick Jagger. And Anne becomes best friend's with Pri...

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I enjoyed this; a glimpse into another world not that different time from my own. Particularly interesting to learn more about The Glen, not far from where I live in Peebles - a wonderful David Bryce house.

from tinkerbellkk

As a follower of the Royal Family I found this book to be quite interesting. Lady Glenconner has a fascinating life and while much of it was from her position of privilege she also has had many tragedies that I think made her a little more real. She gave an interesting look into Princess Margaret...

from Ken-Me-Old-Mate

Pure voyeurism for me I'm afraid. I also read Ma'am Darling the bio of Princess Margaret. The author here was Lady In Waiting to Princess Margaret, hence the connection. My favourite line from Ma'am Darling is the bit where it says that Tony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret were the highest ...

from thewestwing

Picked this up as I have a passing interest in the royal family. This story was fascinating and I flew through the book. Honestly, the royal element takes a back seat as Anne's own life was so interesting.