Als Tochter von Winston Churchill und anerkannte Autorin konzentrierte sich Mary Soames auf die literarische Erforschung familiärer Beziehungen und historischer Ereignisse. Ihr erstes gefeiertes Werk war eine Biografie ihrer Mutter, Clementine Churchill, die tiefe Einblicke in das Familienleben bot. Darüber hinaus trug sie durch sorgfältige Bearbeitung und Kontextualisierung der Korrespondenz zwischen Sir Winston und Lady Churchill bei, wobei sie persönliche, familiäre und historische Fäden zu einem reichen erzählerischen Teppich verwob. Ihre Schriften bieten eine einzigartige Perspektive auf entscheidende Momente des 20. Jahrhunderts.
The fascinating, insightful and often moving correspondence between Sir Winston and Lady Clementine Churchill extends from their early days of innocent courtship in 1908 to Winston Churchill's death in 1965.
The home of Winston Churchill from 1922 to 1965 is featured in this title from the National Trusts' series of guides to country house life over the last four centuries.
Clementine, Lady Spencer-Churchill died in 1977, aged 92. In this updated biography, her daughter, Mary Soames, throws new light on her mother, her 57-year marriage to Winston, her strongly held political views and a life that spans many of the major events of the 20th century. schovat popis
At ninety years old, Mary Soames is the only surviving child of Winston and Clementine Churchill. As she meets her future husband Christopher Soames at the end of this charming memoir, it is clear that, at twenty-four, Mary has lived a full life and is well prepared for her future as wife and mother.
Clementine Churchill, characterized by her shyness and passion, navigated a life in the public eye alongside her husband, Winston Churchill. Their swift courtship blossomed into a resilient marriage that endured through significant twentieth-century events. This biography, penned by their daughter Mary Soames, offers an affectionate and candid portrayal of their partnership, highlighting both its historical significance and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for those interested in the personal lives behind public figures.