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OverviewGlamorous, fun and packed with scandalous anecdotes, Never Shaken, Never Stirred tells the story of two extraordinary sisters, Ann and Laura Charteris, who made marrying well an art form. While Laura eventually became the Duchess of Marlborough, Ann became Mrs Ian Fleming, and the antics and attitudes of the two women inspired the writer to create the famous 'Bond Girl'. Along the way there were marriages, and affairs, with some of the biggest names of the twentieth century. Counting seven marriages between them, the sisters' collective husbands included a duke, four peers, Jackie Kennedy's brother-in-law and the alleged illegitimate son of the Queen's uncle. There were also passionate affairs with two Labour leaders, two press barons and a cluster of film stars. Indeed, the lives of the Charteris sisters are almost too extraordinary to believe, as they bagged husbands, bedded men, threw parties and travelled to some of the most glamorous destinations in the world, all at a time when such behaviour by aristocratic society women was unthinkable. AUTHOR: Christopher Reindorp has worked in television production for the past ten years, initially as a researcher for BBC News and Current Affairs, and latterly as a freelance producer. His work includes documentaries on Bruce Chatwin for the BBC, Wallis Simpson for the Smithsonian Channel and Mountbatten for the US broadcaster Comcast. The Original Bond Girls is his first book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher ReindorpPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN: 9780750996303ISBN 10: 0750996307 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 23 February 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'Reindorp has done a stellar job of balancing their privilege and pathos.' - The Lady Author InformationChristopher Reindorp has worked in television production for the past ten years, initially as a researcher for BBC News and Current Affairs, and latterly as a freelance producer. His work includes documentaries on Bruce Chatwin for the BBC, Wallis Simpson for the Smithsonian Channel and Mountbatten for the US broadcaster Comcast. Never Shaken, Never Stirred is his first book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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