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513 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
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"First published in Great Britain by Virago Press, an imprint of Hachette UK Limited, 2024."
Act one: War -- Act two: Peace -- Act three: Power
When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing - and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes - on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today