Biography

The epitome of grace, wit & independence, Lauren Bacall continues to astound generations with her audacious spirit & onscreen excellence. Brought fully up to date, this inspiring m... more information

Lyndall Gordon dismantles the insistent image of Charlotte Bronte as a modest Victorian lady, the slave to duty in the shadow of tombstones, revealing instead a strong & fiery woma... more information

Sir Gerald du Maurier was the most celebrated actor-manager of his day, knighted for his services to the theatre in 1922. Published within 6 months of her father's death, this fran... more information

When she disappeared in 1937, Amelia Earhart had lived up to her wish - internationally famous, a daring & pioneering aviator, & ambassador for the US. Mary S. Lovell's superb biog... more information

Jonathan Croall. Definitive biography of possibly the greatest classical actor of the 20th century & the finest modern interpreter of Shakespeare. covers in full his astonishing c... more information

In The Two of Us Sheila relived her life with John Thaw - years packed with love & family, delight & despair. And then she looked ahead. What next? A series of journeys that led he... more information

Paul McCartney remains one of the most beloved of musicians, & the biggest box office draw in the world. McCartney is a tale of self-destruction & epic excess, as well as creative ... more information

Paul McCartney remains one of the most beloved of musicians, & the biggest box office draw in the world. McCartney is a tale of self-destruction & epic excess, as well as creative ... more information

Paul Webb's biography of Ivor Novello recalls the glamour & talent that made him the most successful British Theatre composer of his day - as well as being a silent movie star, Wes... more information

From the moment they met at a pub in London, drink was the most conspicuous part of the lives of Caitlin & her genius poet. It fuelled their sexual adventures, lessened their shyne... more information

Elizabeth Longford. Wellington (1769-1852), the 'Iron Duke' is probably one of the best known military commanders of British history, but this short biography also reveals the comp... more information

Between April 20th & June 22nd of 1945 the anonymous author of A Woman in Berlin wrote about life within the falling city as it was sacked by the Russian Army. Fending off the bore... more information

Ever since her days as a reporter on the front line in Iraq, Kate Adie has earned her reputation as one of the most intrepid women of her day. In this book Kate spans the globe to ... more information

A memoir. Story of a woman who left the religious life at the end of the 1960's & how she coped with life in the secular world. P/B "..deeply moving.." more information

This biography introduces the life of one of England's most popular writers. It gives an account of the main events of Jane Austen's life, emphasizing the importance of her family ... more information

This is the author's own modest but passionate account of the extraordinary day he crossed the mile finish line in under 4 minutes, the preparation he went through & the races that... more information

Phil Taylor & Paul Nicholas. Laying the funnyman bare, from his troubled childhood through his successful career, to the controversies surrounding his marriage & personal life. 335... more information

Collection of John Bayley's memoirs of his wife, the celebrated author Iris Murdoch, compiled into one volume. 659pp P/B more information

The intimate adventures of a London call girl. From the summer of 2003 to the autumn of 2004 Belle charted her day to day adventures on & off the field in a frank, funny & award-wi... more information

Collection of prose including a poignant family memoir, the author's diaries for the years 1996-2004, essays, reviews, lectures & reminiscences ranging from childhood trips to the ... more information