Review: The Real Elizabeth by Andrew Marr
byThe mystique of the British monarchy is seductive, particularly to Americans, and I am not ashamed to admit I indulged in a bit of…
non-fiction
New Book: Lily, Duchess of Marlborough (1854–1909): A Portrait with Husbands
byLily Price Hamersley became, with her 1888 marriage to the eighth Duke of Marlborough, the highest-ranking peeress in England and the first American duchess…
A Titanic Proportion of Books!
byLo and behold, we’ve nearly reached the centennial of the Titanic’s sinking (let’s hope the world doesn’t end next December 31), and not only…