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  • Queen Elizabeth II

    A Personal History

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    A major new biography of the late monarch by "the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet" (The Financial Times).Queen Elizabeth II occupies a unique place in the hearts of people around the world, and in this groundbreaking biography a century after her birth, acclaimed royal historian Hugo Vickers sheds new light on the woman behind the greatest reign in British history. Based on six ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

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  • The Sphinx

    The revelatory biography of Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough, from 'the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet' - FINANCIAL TIMES

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    **An enthralling portrait of the enigmatic woman at the centre of a now vanished Golden Age of English history: Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough.'Truly wonderful - a masterclass in storytelling' - SUNDAY TIMES**One of the most beautiful and brilliant women of her time, Gladys Deacon dazzled and puzzled the glittering social circles in which she moved . . .Born in Paris to American parents in ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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  • The Uncanny Stories MEGAPACK®

    16 Classic Chillers

    by Roy Vickers Roy Roy Vickers Vickers, Margaret Strickland, Lewis Lister Lewis Lewis Lister Lister, Gladys Stern, M. E. Royce ...
    Readers of our "Macabre" and "Ghost Stories" MEGAPACK™ ebook series will surely enjoy this volume, which assembles the complete contents of two early British horror anthologies, Uncanny Stories (1916) and More Uncanny Stories (1918) both of which were assembled from tales originally published in Pearson’s Novel Magazine. Most of the contributors are little known today, but a couple -- including ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Miss Garnet's Angel

    A Novel

    by Salley Vickers ...
    Amidst the labyrinthine streets of Venice, Julia has a revelation that will forever change her life.After the death of her longtime friend and flatmate, retired British history teacher Julia Garnet does something completely out of character: She takes a six-month rental on a modest apartment in Venice. She befriends a young Italian boy and English twins who are restoring a fourteenth-century ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Training for the Trenches

    A Practical Handbook Based upon Personal Experience During the First Two Years of the War in France

    by Vickers ...
    Training for the Trenches: A Practical Handbook Based upon Personal Experience During the First Two Years of the War in France is an invaluable guide for soldiers, officers, and anyone interested in the realities of World War I trench warfare. Written by Captain Leslie Vickers, this comprehensive manual draws directly from his firsthand experiences on the Western Front, offering a rare and ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Behind Closed Doors

    The Tragic, Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    An illuminating and moving portrait of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, in her later years after the Duke’s death.The true story behind the film The Duchess and I, starring Isabella Rosselini and Joan CollinsAcclaimed biographer Hugo Vickers holds an encyclopedic knowledge of the Royal Family, but his his fascination with the Duchess of Windsor runs deeper, going back to his own youth. Long ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Other Side of You

    A Novel

    by Salley Vickers ...
    "Vickers has turned a thwarted romance in to a serious page-turner." — Time OutFor psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. David McBride, death exerts an unusual draw. Despite his profession, he has never come to terms with the violent accident that took his brother's life, a trauma that has shaped his life. But when a failed suicide, Elizabeth Cruikshank, comes into his care, he finds the deepest ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • From One Auction Buyer and Reseller To Another

    by Marques Vickers ...
    This edition is the easy-to-follow guide offers detailed and practical advice on successfully buying, consigning and e-commerce reselling of valuables and inventories through live regional auction houses. The book's straightforward language introduces little known profit outlets and potential passive income streams and through the lucrative, fast-paced industry of auction buying and sellingThe ... Read more

    $5.98 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Albanians

    A Modern History

    by Miranda Vickers ...
    This is the first full account of a country that, following decades of isolation, has undergone unprecedented changes to its political system: the collapse of communism, the progression to multi-party elections and the upheaval that followed the March 1997 uprising. Miranda Vickers traces the history of the Albanian people from the Ottoman period to the formation of the Albanian Communist Party. ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Malice in Wonderland

    My Adventures in the World of Cecil Beaton

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    The witty and perceptive diaries kept by Cecil Beaton's authorized biographer during his many fascinating encounters with extraordinary—often legendary—characters in his search for the real Cecil Beaton.Hugo Vickers's life took a dramatic turn in 1979 when the legendary Sir Cecil Beaton invited him to be his authorised biographer. The excitement of working with the famous photographer was dashed ... Read more

    Was $19.99 USD Now $13.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Alice

    Princess Andrew of Greece

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    Hugo Vickers's Alice is the remarkable story of Princess Andrew of Greece, whose life seemed intertwined with every event of historical importance in twentieth century Europe."In 1953, at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Alice was dressed from head to foot in a long gray dress and a gray cloak, and a nun's veil. Amidst all the jewels, and velvet and coronets, and the fine uniforms, ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Cecil Beaton

    The authorised biography of Queen Elizabeth II's official photographer by 'the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet' - FINANCIAL TIMES

    by Hugo Vickers ...
    The definitive and authorised biography of one of the world's most fascinating, famous and admired photographers.Cecil Beaton was one of Britain's greatest cultural icons - not just as a photographer capturing some of the most celebrated portraits of the 20th century but also as designer of the iconic sets and costumes for the films My Fair Lady and Gigi.In 1980, Beaton personally chose Hugo ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook