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King's Counsellor

Abdication and War: The Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles

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King's Counsellor

Written by: Sir Alan Lascelles, Duff Hart-Davis
Narrated by: Pip Torrens
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The diaries of 'Tommy' Lascelles - as featured in the Netflix hit The Crown.

As Assistant Private Secretary to four monarchs, 'Tommy' Lascelles had a ringside seat from which to observe the workings of the royal household and Downing Street during the first half of the 20th century.

These fascinating diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published.

This compelling account also includes Princess Margaret's relationship with Peter Townsend, and throws an intriguing new light on the way in which King George VI and Winston Churchill worked together during the Second World War.

Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries his are a delight to listen to as well as being invaluable history.

©2020 Duff Hart-Davis (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group 20th Century Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence Military Modern Royalty Wars & Conflicts War Winston Churchill Imperialism Middle Ages British Empire

What the critics say

"Brilliantly entertaining and historically priceless." (Spectator)

"Fascinating...as much a contribution to royal legend as to the history of the war." (Daily Telegraph)

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Pip Torrens is Tommy Lascelles. Such a perfect reading of a bird's eye view of recent history.

Excellent book for history buff

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An excellent biography read superbly by Pip Torrens, who played Tommy in The Crown. The wry comments and dry humour of Lascelles had me laughing aloud. Lots of great insights on the Royal Family, PM Churchill and on Canada and Canadian participation in WWII.

Captivating Character

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hard to follow, jumps all over the place. Great narration but terrible writing by the author.

boring

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