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You Never Know

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

You Never Know

Contributors:

By (Author) Claire Lorrimer

ISBN:

9781473633988

Publisher:

Hodder & Stoughton

Imprint:

Hodder Paperback

Publication Date:

8th March 2016

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers

Dewey:

823.914

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

304

Dimensions:

Width 162mm, Height 197mm, Spine 23mm

Weight:

266g

Description

The incredible autobiography from Claire Lorrimer, bestselling romance novelist and daughter of 'Queen of Romance' Denise Robins.

You Never Know is former WAAF officer and bestselling novelist Claire Lorrimer's autobiography, containing a graphic description of the six years she spent doing vitally secret work as a WAAF in the Fighter Command Filter Rooms in World War Two. It is the fascinating story of a life overflowing with adventure, humour, tragedy, love, joy and disasters.

Claire paints vivid images of her childhood when her mother, the famous author Denise Robins, entertained pre-and post-war literati at her weekend country house parties. Armed with an old typewriter, a vivid imagination and a passion for life, Claire started writing books during the war. She has had a remarkable career and You Never Know is the intriguing story of a long and extraordinary life.

Reviews

A compelling portrait of a woman who knows how to love and live. A natural storyteller tells her won story effortlessly, hypnotically and joyfully. Another winner in a long string of successes * Bookseller *
I found this nostalgic autobiography riveting, reminiscent of Gosford Park. Excellent stuff - I loved it -- Diane Pearson, President, Romantic Novelists' Association

Author Bio

Claire Lorrimer wrote her first book at the age of twelve, encouraged by her mother, the bestselling author Denise Robins. After the Second World War, during which Claire served on secret duties, she started her career as a romantic novelist under her maiden name, Patricia Robins. In 1970 she began writing her magnificent family sagas and thrillers under the name Claire Lorrimer. She is currently at work on her seventy-first book. Claire lives in Kent.

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