Andrew Morton Livres

Lady Di... Elle est régulièrement à la une de tous les journaux du monde. On a loué sa simplicité, vanté son élégance, admiré sa vie de famille, envié son destin de star. Bref, on en a fait l'héroïne d'un conte de fées ! Une image fausse, truquée, affirme Andrew Morton, journaliste iconoclaste. Et de le prouver dans ce livre qui a eu l'effet d'une bombe en Angleterre tant il fourmille de révélations stupéfiantes et scandaleuses sur la vie - pas si rose - de la princesse de Galles ! Décidé à traquer la vérité, l'auteur a multiplié les rencontres avec les proches de la jeune femme, pour découvrir une princesse malheureuse aux tendances suicidaires... L'envers d'un conte de fées qui aurait dû commencer le 29 juillet 1981 à Buckingham Palace...

Lorsque cette biographie de Diana par Andrew Morton parut en 1992, le public n'avait pas compris à quel point la princesse de Galles était impliquée dans cet ouvrage. Elle y révélait les détails de son du mariage, ses tentatives de suicide, l'existence de Camilla. Privée de ses privilèges, réduite à l'impuissance par la cour d'Angleterre, il lui était impossible à l'époque de reconnaître qu'elle s'était prêtée à des entretiens enregistrés qui s'étaient secrètement déroulés au palais de Kensington. Aujourd'hui, vingt ans après sa disparition lors de la tragique nuit du 31 aout 1997, cette nouvelle édition permet aux lecteurs de retrouver les paroles exactes prononcées par Diana. Ce document unique, testament de l'une des personnalités les plus charismatiques de notre époque, forme l'autobiographie de celle que tous appelaient la « princesse du peuple ».

The publication in 1992 of Andrew Morton's number-one national bestseller, Diana: Her True Story, shook the British royal family to its very foundations. The book's many revelations - that Prince Charles had been having a long-term affair, that the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales had been a sham, that the Princess had been suffering from an eating disorder and had made several halfhearted suicide attempts - were initially greeted with disbelief. But as time passed, it became clear that the book was, as its title claimed, Diana's true story, especially when the couple announced their separation in December 1992. When Prince Charles eventually admitted his adultery on television, he put the final seal of confirmation on Andrew Morton's claims. Diana's friends were hopeful that the separation from Charles, which ended years of a torturous existence, would bring Diana the freedom to find happiness in a new role. But has she? With her marriage in limbo and her children only occasionally by her side, Diana's position in the royal family is one of increasing isolation. Diana: Her New Life chronicles the secret battles that have raged behind closed doors, and Diana's constant frustration as she endeavors to break free from the restrictions of her semi-detached royal life. Again with unprecedented access to some of Diana's closest friends and advisers, Andrew Morton is able to strip away the royal propaganda and reveal how Diana, who became a princess before she had reached maturity, is at last learning to become a woman in her own right rather than a puppet of the palace. Andrew Morton exposes the infighting and intrigue behind this most sensational royal crisis, as well as Diana'sprivate thoughts on her retirement from public life, remarriage, the men in her life, and the grooming of Prince William for his future role. Illustrated with 32 pages of remarkable color photographs, Diana: Her New Life is a revealing, explosive look at the struggle of one of t

A captivating and unique biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret, told by the internationally renowned royal biographer Andrew Morton.

The definitive biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, written by the world's best-known royal biographer, Andrew Morton.

#1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides a comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign. Elizabeth Windsor, painfully shy, initially dreamed of a quiet life in the countryside, but her uncle's abdication thrust her into the role of heir to the throne. Ascending at just 25, she faced numerous challenges, including family conflicts and public scrutiny, throughout her 70 years as Queen of England. Despite her self-effacing nature, she worked tirelessly to keep the monarchy relevant in a changing world, often encountering resistance from within the institution. The greatest trials came from her own family, including rumors of her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital issues, and the tragic death of Princess Diana, as well as the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In this in-depth exploration, Morton highlights Queen Elizabeth's influence on Britain and the world over the past century. From leading a nation recovering from World War II to navigating today's political landscape, she emerged as a reluctant yet resolute monarch. This narrative showcases a woman of unwavering self-discipline, remembered as a mother and grandmother to Great Britain and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.

"The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is one of the most significant royal events of recent times. As second in line to the throne, the elder son of the much mourned Diana, Princess of Wales carries the hopes and expectations of millions of people around the world. As a"commoner" who will become a princess, Catherine brings beauty and freshness to a very traditional union. William and Catherine: their lives, their wedding portrays the histories and characters of the couple, examining their intriguing romance, their engagement and the build-up to the big day itself, as well as covering the wedding in detail. Kate's emergence as a style queen, royal weddings past and present, what the future holds for the royal couple and every fascinating detail about the wedding of the year is explored in this handsome record of an event that will define the British royal family for a century"--Jacket.

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