Jane Dunn je přední životopisec, jejíž díla se ponořují do složitých vztahů a vnitřních světů pozoruhodných osobností. S mimořádným citem pro detail a psychologickou hloubku odhaluje své subjekty s nuancemi a empatií. Její psaní vyniká schopností oživit minulost, přičemž pečlivě zkoumá motivace a dopady, které formovaly životy jejích postav. Čtenáři budou oceněni za její pronikavý pohled na lidskou zkušenost a za to, jak mistrovsky předává historické postřehy prostřednictvím poutavého vyprávění.
Sestřenice, rivalky, královny. Vynikající životopisné dílo zobrazuje vzájemných vztah dvou významných postav světových dějin – Alžběty I. a Marie Stuartovny, královen vládnoucích na jednom ostrově, jež se nikdy nesetkaly, a přesto měly zásadní důležitost pro osudy té druhé. Odlišné svými povahami, přístupem k manželství i panování měly jedno společné: musely si uhájit své místo ve světě ovládaném muži.
'This will be the most-loved baking book in your stash!' - Zoë Sugg Life is what you bake it - so bake it sweet! Discover how to make life sweet with 100 delicious bakes, cakes and treats from baking blogger, Jane. Jane's recipes are loved for being easy, customisable, and packed with your favourite flavours. Covering everything from gooey cookies and celebration cakes with a dreamy drip finish, to fluffy cupcakes and creamy no-bake cheesecakes, Jane's Patisserie is easy baking for everyone. Whether you're looking for a salted caramel fix, or a spicy biscoff bake, this book has everything you need to create iconic bakes and become a star baker. Includes new and exclusive recipes requested by her followers and the most popular classics from her blog - NYC Cookies , No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake , Salted Caramel Drip Cake and more! Review This will be the most-used and most-loved baking book in your stash. Perfect for any occasion - or even just a Sunday baking session! ― Zoë Sugg About the Author Jane started her blog, Jane's Patisserie, in 2014 after training at Ashburton Chefs Academy. Jane has baked on This Morning , her blog was voted the top baking blog of 2020 by Vueilo, and her recipes have been featured in Cosmopolitan , Fabulous , Hello and Baking Heaven Magazine . Her first book, Jane's Patisserie , published in August 2021.
A moving and important book on the relationship between two remarkable sisters who jointly created the Bloomsbury Group 'It is almost too true and too moving to be read by a close relation' Quentin Bell
This is the first biography of the fateful relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. It was the defining relationship of their lives, and marked the intersection of the great Tudor and Stuart dynasties, a landmark event in British history.
The biography delves into the lives of Daphne Du Maurier and her sisters, exploring their intricate relationships and the dynamics of fame. It uncovers the complexities of their personalities and the impact of Daphne's success on her siblings, offering a fresh perspective on their stories and the bonds that shaped them. Through detailed accounts, the narrative reveals the often-overlooked lives of the sisters, highlighting their struggles and achievements alongside Daphne's celebrated literary career.