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Queen Bees Paperback – April 6, 2017

by Siân Evans (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 667 ratings
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In the aftermath of the First World War, the previously strict hierarchies of the British class system were weakened. For a number of ambitious, spirited women, this was the chance they needed to slip through the cracks and take their place at the top of society as the great hostesses of the time. In an age when the place of women was uncertain, becoming a hostess was not a chore, but a career choice, and though some of the hostesses' backgrounds were surprisingly humble, their aspirations were anything but. During the inter-war years these extraordinary women ruled over London society from their dining tables - entertaining everyone from the Mosleys to the Mitfords, from millionaires to maharajahs, from film stars to royalty - and their influence can still be felt today. Great Hostesses looks at the lives of six of these remarkable women, including Lady Astor, who went on to become the first female MP, and Mrs Greville, who cultivated relationships with Edward VII, as well as Lady Londonderry, Lady Cunard, Laura Corrigan and Lady Colefax.

Written with wit, verve and heart, Great Hostesses is the story of a society on the brink of revolution, and the extraordinary women who helped it happen
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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HODDER STOUGHTON
  4. Publication date
    April 6, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5.12 x 1.1 x 7.72 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1473618053
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1473618053
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HODDER STOUGHTON (April 6, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473618053
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473618053
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 1.1 x 7.72 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 667 ratings

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  • Tillie Traveling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining biographies of 6 British society hostesses in the 20's through 40's
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
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    Entertaining biographies of 6 high society British hostesses between the wars. All these ladies knew and entertained each other, the Royal Families from King George V and Queen Mary through George VI and the Queen Mother, and political figures such as Winston Churchill and other Prime Ministers. The author introduces you to their backgrounds, husbands and their mistresses, and homes. A real page-turner about how the other half lived and loved with a few illustrations. Strongly recommended if you are interested in this sort of history not covered so well till now.
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  • Nini Jacobs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific and Juicy Grandes Dames
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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    Very readable group biography of the wealthy socialites who doted on the artists and designers of pre-World War II England.
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  • Janette Calligaro
    1.0 out of 5 stars I did not bother to read to the end as I was bored
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017
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    This book meanders all over the place. I had no idea who or what the people were doing.
    I did not bother to read to the end as I was bored wittless
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  • Edward Druckman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2017
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    A very interesting book, lots of information I was not aware of about World War 11
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  • T.G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Kurzweilig
    Reviewed in Germany on December 24, 2016
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    Das Buch gibt ein interessantes Zeitbild.
    Mich störte, dass quasi kapitelweise zwischen den Queen Bees hin und her gewechselt wird, so dass ich ein bisschen Schwierigkeiten hatte, gedanklich in der richtigen Zeit zu bleiben.
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  • Vicuña
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling account of high society in the inter war years
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2020
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    I enjoy slices of social history. This is an informed and entertaining account of the lives of six ‘upper class’ women during the years between WW1and WW2. Britain was very different; class divisions and social divides were strong. Women had an emerging role as influencers following their changed status as workers in the First World War, The extent to which the women featured in this biopic actually influenced or changed society is open fir debate. By and large, they enjoyed throwing parties and enjoying themselves,

    Some were promiscuous and attempted to use their position to promote their particular cause. The majority were sympathetic to Hitler, so their motives may be questionable. They weren’t entirely selfless and working for the greater good and the author doesn’t quite convince that they brought about huge social change.

    However, they’re a fascinating bunch and this book is filled with insight and gossip about a different way of life and I enjoyed it.
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  • 17ocean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bien
    Reviewed in France on May 7, 2020
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    Instructif sur l'époque de la guerre au Royaume uni. Un peu difficile de s'y retrouver.
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  • BBN
    1.0 out of 5 stars Never downloaded onto my ipad
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2018
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    No response to request to download it onto my Kindle account ... last time !!!!!!!!
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