Jump to:Courtiers: The Secret History of Kensington Palace [Hardback]by Lucy Worsley
Usually ships within 3 to 5 working days Description of Courtiers: The Secret History of Kensington PalaceAmbitious and talented people flocked to court in search of power and prestige, but Kensington Palace was also a gilded cage. While its inhabitants were cocooned in comfort and splendour, successful courtiers had level heads and cold hearts; their secrets were never safe. Among them, a Vice Chamberlain with many vices, a Maid of Honour with a secret marriage, a pushy painter, an alcoholic equerry, a Wild Boy, a penniless poet, a dwarf comedian, two mysterious turbaned Turks and any number of discarded royal mistresses. An eye-opening portrait of an enthralling group of royal servants, "Courtiers" also throws new light on the dramatic life of George II and Queen Caroline: a lover murdered, babies snatched, horrific illnesses and tearful deathbed reconciliations.Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Lucy WorsleyChief Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces (including Hampton Court and the Tower of London), Lucy Worsley is a leading young historian. She regularly appears on TV and radio shows including BBC1's The One Show and Timewatch. Her first book, Cavalier, was published in 2007 to critical acclaim. |
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