Gyles Daubeney Brandreth Libri

Il corpo di un sedicenne macabramente ucciso viene trovato in una stanza in Cowley Street. È l'agosto del 1889. Il giovane si chiama Billy Wood, ed è un ragazzo di strada come tanti, e colui che lo ritrova - con la gola tagliata da un orecchio all'altro e circondato da candele ardenti - è nientemeno che il celebre scrittore Oscar Wilde, che il giorno dopo decide di denunciare il fatto a Scotland Yard. Solo che dell'orribile crimine è scomparsa qualsiasi traccia. Aiutato dall'amico Robert Sherard, lo scrittore decide di condurre le sue indagine da solo, incarnando suo malgrado quel personaggio di Sherlock Holmes che tanto ammira e calandosi nell'inquietante Londra nei cui vicoli risuonano ancora i passi di Jack lo Squartatore. Con questo romanzo nasce un nuovo investigatore: Oscar Wilde. Ammiratore di Arthur Conan Doyle e del suo impareggiabile Sherlock Holmes, l'ironico e arguto Wilde si rivela anche un abile detective dalla logica affilata come un lama.

A personal account of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, this book offers a unique perspective from a writer who intimately knew her family. Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968 and maintained a relationship over fifty years, gaining privileged access through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh. His detailed records of encounters and conversations with the Queen, as well as insights from her family and friends, create a compelling portrait of her extraordinary life. Covering her childhood in the 1920s, the war years at Windsor Castle, and the modern era with Harry and Meghan, the narrative reflects a tumultuous century of royal history while providing an intimate look at a remarkable woman. Praise for Brandreth's royal writings highlights his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with warmth and insight, making his accounts both engaging and informative. His works are celebrated for their unique perspectives and rich detail, ensuring that readers gain a deeper understanding of the royal family and the historical context in which they lived. This account stands out as a heartfelt tribute to a figure who shaped modern Britain.

When first I appear I seem mysterious, But when I am explained I am nothing serious. What am I? A RIDDLE! Was that too easy? How what goes ninety-nine BONK (a centipede with a wooden leg)? Or which famous book was written by Charles Chickens (Great EGGspectations, of course!)? In this book you'll find a whole host of amazing riddles. Some will get you head scratching, some will make you laugh, and all are a lot of fun. Plus find out some brilliant riddling facts, and top tips on how to solve the trickiest brain-teasers. Written by Master of Funny and Collector of Riddles Gyles Brandreth, this is the ultimate, riotous Book of Riddles!

This narrative explores the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning British sovereign. The author, who knew Philip for over forty years, provides unique insights into his complex and often controversial character. Described by Elizabeth II as her "constant strength and guide," Philip was a multifaceted figure—elusive, humorous, and sometimes irascible. The book delves into his life, addressing the truth behind his infamous 'gaffes' and rumors of affairs, while offering a final portrait of a man often misunderstood. Philip and Elizabeth, both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, had contrasting upbringings. While Elizabeth enjoyed a loving and secure childhood, Philip faced turmoil, with his grandfather assassinated and his family exiled. They met as cousins in the 1930s and married in 1947, at ages twenty-one and twenty-six. The narrative assesses Philip's character and achievements, exploring his relationships with Elizabeth, their children, and the public, as well as his early tensions with the press and court. This account presents a powerful and revealing look at a remarkable royal partnership and a long life filled with challenges and triumphs.

A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch __________ This intimate, personal biography of Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth writes the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone who met her, talked with her and kept a record of those conversations. Brandreth knew the Queen's husband well and knows the new King and Queen Consort. Told with authority, a refreshing dose of humour and moving honesty from a totally unique viewpoint, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait is the must-have biography of the longest-serving monarch in English history, of a woman who represented not only her people but stood as an emblem of fortitude and resilience worldwide throughout her long life. Elizabeth II - what was she really like? What made her the person she was? By GYLES BRANDRETH: 'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals.' Libby Purves, THE TIMES __________

This is a collection of familiar and not-so-familiar jokes and comic stories, to provide hours of amusement for the family.

Book by Brandreth, Gyles

This is the first biography of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh - both royal, both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, but, in temperament and upbringing, two very different people. The Queen's childhood was loving and secure, the Duke's was turbulent: his grandfather assassinated, his father arrested, his family exiled, his parents separated when he was only ten.Elizabeth and Philip met as cousins in the 1930s. They married in 1947, aged twenty-one and twenty-six. A little more than four years later, they were Queen and consort. For almost sixty years theirs have been among the most famous faces in the world - yet the personalities behind the image remain elusive and the nature of their marriage is an enigma.PHILIP & ELIZABETH tells the extraordinary story of these two contrasting lives, assesses their achievement, together and apart, and explores the nature of their relationships, with one another and with their children. Here is a unique royal biography: the author has met all the principal players in the story: he quotes no anonymous sources; he has had privileged access to the Queen: he has known the Duke of Edinburgh over twenty-five years and has interviewed him. This is a powerful and revealing portrait of a remarkable partnership, told with authority and unique insight, and illustrated with Prince Philip's family photographs and pictures from the Queen's royal collection.

A celebration of the life of John Gielgud through interviews and personal accounts

A collection of jokes, cartoons, games, and riddles including hints on how to make people laugh.