{"title":"James Pope-Hennessy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Pope-Hennessy was a distinguished British author renowned for his captivating biographical works. His unique narrative style and thorough research have set a benchmark in the realm of biography and memoir writing. Among his most celebrated works are \u003cem\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Quest for Queen Mary\u003c\/em\u003e, which reflect his deep interest in royal histories and the lives of notable figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePope-Hennessy meticulously captures the essence of his subjects, bringing their stories to life with intricate detail and vivid storytelling. His biographies offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the personal and social dynamics of the British royal family and their wider historical context. Whether you are a history enthusiast or new to the genre, James Pope-Hennessy's works are essential reading for anyone keen to explore the intricacies of regal lives and legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of James Pope-Hennessy's books to delve into the intricacies of history and the captivating personalities that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queen-mary-by-james-pope-hennessy-9781529355031","title":"Queen Mary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe official biography of Queen Mary, grandmother of the current Queen, originally commissioned in 1959 - with a new foreword by Hugo Vickers.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Queen Mary died in 1953, James Pope-Hennessy was commissioned to write an official biography of her - unusual for a Queen Consort. Queen Mary's life, contrary to popular belief, was essentially dramatic, and she played a far more important and influential role in the affairs of the British monarchy than her public image might have otherwise suggested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing material from the Royal Archives, private papers and Queen Mary's personal diaries and letters, Pope-Hennessy's biography was a remarkable portrait of a remarkable woman and received rave reviews across the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong out of print, this new edition of \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e will be accompanied by a new foreword from royal biographer and writer Hugo Vickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845565010156,"sku":"9781529355031","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13972033482732.jpg?v=1758886261"},{"product_id":"the-quest-for-queen-mary-by-hugo-vickers-9781529330618","title":"The Quest for Queen Mary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A scary portrait of put-upon servants and potty aristos ... this is arguably the most riotously funny volume published this year'\u003c\/b\u003e  \nMax Hastings, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e  \n\n\u003cb\u003e'One of the funniest, most eccentric books of the year'\u003c\/b\u003e  \nCraig Brown, \u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e  \n\n\u003cb\u003eWhen James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography,\u003c\/b\u003e it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members, and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets, and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age.  \n\nGiving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, \u003ci\u003eThe Quest for Queen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e is set to be a classic of royal publishing.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846596546796,"sku":"9781529330618","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13727903482732.jpg?v=1758914148"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/james-pope-hennessy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}