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One of the most extraordinary episodes in British royal history took place on 15 December 1785 when George, Prince of Wales (later Prince Regent and George IV) secretly married the beautiful, twice-widowed and Roman Catholic Maria Fitzherbert. This marriage was in breach of the Royal Marriages Act of 1772.

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The little-known story of two spirited sisters who flaunted every social convention of 17th century Europe in their determination to live independently

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Penelope Fitzgeralds biography of her remarkable family.

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Twins Ron and Reg Kray were without doubt the most powerful, violent and deadly gangsters that London has ever known. They ran protection rackets, clubs and casinos, as well as fraudulent 'long firms'. They blackmailed, intimidated and killed. This title tells the story of their lives.

From 1800-1959, the leading Tory hostesses, the Marchionesses of Londonderry were patrons and confidantes to key political figures such as Disraeli, Bonar Law, and others. This book offers an examination of these powerful political hostesses of the Anglo-Irish establishment and sheds light on the workings of 19th and 20th-century politics.

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Listen in as Dave tells the story of why he and his wife left everything behind, followed their hearts to the middle of the Pacific, and opened a tropical restaurant. Stand in the presence of the people and stories that brought the Garden Island Grille to life.

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The first full biography of this pivotal figure in English history for over a century.

The story of Herb Ashby, an Australian soldier wounded in the siege of Tobruk and decorated for his leadership and bravery in the decisive Battle of El Alamein.

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Wildlife warrior, professor of snakes, entertainer, Olympian. John Cann is a truly remarkable Australian. Written in John's engaging and affable voice, The Last Snake Man tells the story of John and his fascinating family, who entertained Australians for nearly a century with their incredible snake shows.

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The life of the complex, ruthless adversary of General Franco, whose life spanned much of Spains turbulence in the 20th century.

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The Last Surviving Child is a collection of poems, drawings, and stories about a mother and daughter finding hope while surviving war, immigration, discrimination, sexual abuse, poverty, suicide, and culture clash.

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This book entails Mel Eichelbaum's memoir detailing the motivational forces and influences that steered him into the legal profession, his journey to becoming a Legal Aid lawyer, and primarily covering the significant civil rights and poverty law reform cases in which he was involved.

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A collection of essays on Jorge Luis Borges by his long-time friend and collaborator.

Covering key moments in history, these letters are an intimate portrait of a colonial family and an important historical record of the beginnings of American government.

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John Cheever's letters offer a tantalising glimpse into the life of a writer. They include correspondence with his contemporaries, such as Philip Roth, John Updike and Saul Bellow, his days as a young, aspiring writer and his battles with bisexuality and alcoholism.

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The story of an Aussie 'hero' who became one of the most famous and influential journalists of the day, reporting for the London Times on China during the Boxer Rebellion and the fall of the last emperor.

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A remarkably perceptive and vivid life of one of England's greatest radicals.

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David Beckham is an English soccer player whose popularity extends beyond the field and into international celebrity. He has played for some of the best clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, and is known worldwide for his free kick experti...

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