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After a three-day romance, Brooklyn-born Jennie Jerome married into the British aristocracy to become Lady Randolph Churchill. At a time when women had few freedoms, she was a cornerstone of high society and behind-the-scenes political dynamo. However it was Jennie's love life that marked her out, causing scandal and earning her the epithet 'more panther than woman'. Yet, in many ways, Jennie was deeply loyal to her husband. When he was dying of syphilis she took him on a round-the-world trip to conceal his violence and mania. He returned in a straitjacket with only weeks to live. After Randolph's death her great project became her son, Winston...
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What a woman, what a life, what a book. --Sue Arnold, The Guardian
Richly detailed, elegantly written ... Sebba reveals a passionate outspoken woman. --The Independent
A well-judged, endearing biography. --The Evening Standard
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Richly detailed, elegantly written ... Sebba reveals a passionate outspoken woman. --The Independent
A well-judged, endearing biography. --The Evening Standard
The dramatic story of Winston Churchill's controversial and charasmatic mother.
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- PublisherWhole Story Audio Books
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1407423770
- ISBN 13 9781407423777
- BindingAudio CD
- Number of pages15
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