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The Queen Mother

The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Who Became Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

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The Queen Mother

By: Lady Colin Campbell
Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
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Packed with stunning revelations, this is the inside story of The Queen Mother from The New York Times best-selling author who first revealed the truth about Princess Diana.

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother has been called the "most successful queen since Cleopatra." Her personality was so captivating that even her arch - enemy Wallis Simpson wrote about "her legendary charm." Portrayed as a selfless partner to the King in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, The Queen Mother is most often remembered from her later years as the smiling granny with the pastel hats. When she died in 2002, just short of her 102nd birthday, she was praised for a long life well lived.

But there was another side to her story. For the first time, Lady Colin Campbell tells us that the untold life of The Queen Mother is far more fascinating and moving than the official version that has been peddled ever since she became royal in 1923. With unparalleled sources - including members of the Royal Family, aristocrats, and friends and relatives of Elizabeth herself - this mesmerizing account takes us inside the real and sometimes astonishing world of the royal family.

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perfectly enjoyable

I have listed twice!
Amazing content ! The author pulls no punches. Well read. I guess I like this one because the author paints the Queen without admiration.

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Love this book.!!!

I loved this book.! All the unknown little details of information that I haven’t gotten from anywhere else.! I especially love Jennifer M. Dixon I could listen to her read anything.!

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Juicy secrets about a monster in grandmas clothing

Sooo interesting! Well written by someone who actually knew many of the characters in this biography. Also great narration by Jennifer Dixon.

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Knowledge of history

I enjoyed hearing the author’s perspective and knowledge of recent history. Few are as well connected, yet not intrusive. Her balanced approach was informative which helps to explain personalities and events.

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Eh...

I enjoyed all the "dirt" the author dishes but not sure it all can be backed up by facts.

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very enlightening

Explains why none of the royal family came to the defense of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. the Queen Mother Queen Elizabeth taught her children well.

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Excellent biography

Learned so much about Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, and have a much greater understanding about the duke of Windsor.

The narration is quite good. Recommend.

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A fine history

Well written and much enjoyed. A true valuable batch of information and details of a very long life.

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Wow - what a B****h!

She wasn't ROYAL, in the legal sense, but only marriage and an abdication placed her there.
But that 'Sweet, Granny-style' smile had all of us outsiders fooled. This is a wonderful telling of a life poorly lived. As they say, 'Karma's a B***h'. One wonders about those who don't expect to have to pay-their-debts in the next lifetime......

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Intriguing look into the royal family

Enjoyed the narrator, easy to understand and pleasant to listen too. The story was very interesting, while some of it was well publicized, much of it was new. Some parts were verbatim from "The Little Princesses" as well as other books about the royals. Genuinely enjoyed this one.

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