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Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue

Description: Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell "A thorough account of Harrimans rise which also manages to be a brisk, twisty read … riveting and revelatory." —The New Yorker"Rigorous but rollicking." —The New York TimesNamed a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by Apple Books, The Economist, Town & Country, The Guardian, The Spectator, The Telegraph, The Oldie, and The Times Literary Supplement and a Must-Read Book of Fall 2024 by People MagazineFrom the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, an electrifying re-examination of one of the 20th centurys greatest unsung power playersWhen 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.At age 20 Churchills beloved daughter-in-law became a "secret weapon" during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italys uncrowned king on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency.Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy.There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harrimans rightful place at the heart of history. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sonia Purnell is a biographer and journalist who has worked at The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Sunday Times. Her book A Woman of No Importance was a New York Times bestseller, the winner of the Plutarch Award for Best Biography, and chosen as "Best Book Of The Year" by NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, and more. Her book Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill (published as First Lady in the UK) was chosen as a book of the year by The Telegraph and The Independent, and was a finalist for the Plutarch Award. Her first book, Just Boris, was longlisted for the Orwell prize. Details ISBN0593949129 Author Sonia Purnell Publisher Diversified Publishing Edition Description Large type / large print edition Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593949122 Format Paperback Imprint Random House Large Print Subtitle Pamela Harrimans Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Country of Publication United States Audience General Pages 768 Publication Date 2024-10-08 US Release Date 2024-10-08 DEWEY 973.9092 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161926341;

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