William Kuhn Libri

Exploring the lesser-known aspects of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's life, this book offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on her role as an editor at Viking and Doubleday. It highlights her dedication to literature, from laying out illustrations on her office floor to persuading high-profile authors like Michael Jackson to share their stories. Drawing on archives and interviews, the narrative uncovers the blend of seriousness and playfulness that defined her, revealing a multifaceted woman beyond her glamorous public persona.

Exploring Benjamin Disraeli's attitudes to society, the monarchy, his own sexuality and his innate political daring, William Kuhn rediscovers his irreverence and sheds new light on the man and his legacy.

After decades of service and years of watching her family's troubles splashed across the tabloids, Britain's Queen is beginning to feel her age. She needs some cheering up and decides to visit Britannia, the former royal yacht now anchored near Edinburgh and the site of many happy memories. Hidden beneath a hoodie, Elizabeth walks out of Buckingham Palace and heads for a public train at King's Cross. But a characterful cast of royal attendants has discovered her missing. In uneasy alliance a lady-in-waiting, a butler, an equerry, a girl from the stables, a dresser, and a clerk from the shop that serves Her Majesty's cheese set out to find her and bring her back before her absence becomes a national scandal. Comic and poignant, fast-paced and clever, Mrs Queen Takes the Train is a delightful debut that tweaks the pomp of the British monarchy, going beneath its rigid formality to reveal the human heart of the woman at its centre.

Set in 2007, the story follows a young prince grappling with his identity and responsibilities as he joins the army and deploys to Afghanistan. Seeking normalcy, he faces unexpected challenges, including a budding romance with a reporter disguised as a man, and forms a close friendship with a fellow officer. As he navigates the complexities of military life, he confronts childhood traumas while encountering a cast of quirky characters, including a warlord and a Shakespeare-loving colonel. Ultimately, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.