The Kiss: The Story of an Obsession - Softcover

Vickers, Hugo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140263268 ISBN 13: 9780140263268

Publisher: Penguin, 1997

Synopsis

In 1960, Joan Kappey, a spinster, received a kiss from a man many years younger than herself. So began a passion that lasted almost to the end of her life. Hugo Vickers has written affectionate and absorbing story set amidst a declining British class. 'One of the most original books of the year' - Robert Harris in The Times, Choice of the Christmas Crackers.

About this title

About the Author:

Hugo Vickers was born in 1951 and educated at Eton and Strasbourg University. He is an acknowledged expert on the Royal Family and has lectured and broadcast all over the world.

Hugo Vickers has published 9 books, including the following Hamish Hamilton titles:
COCKTAILS & LAUGHTER (1983)
GLADYS, DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH (1987)
VIVIEN LEIGH (1988)

Synopsis:

Joan Kappey lived with her sister in genteel poverty in Windsor. In 1960, Joan, a spinster, received a kiss from a man many years younger than herself. So began a passion that lasted almost to the end of her life. This is a true story of a vanishing class and powerful obsession.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140263268
• ISBN 13: 9780140263268
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256