My Book of Treasures
By (Author) Joanna Lumley
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodder & Stoughton
14th October 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Anthologies: general
Gift books
Paperback
320
Width 135mm, Height 216mm
'I am absolutely THRILLED to share my much-cherished Book of Treasures with you. I have lovingly and painstakingly compiled it over many years and it has brought me mountains of the happiest moments, much surprise and masses of joy. I hope it brings as much pleasure to you as it has done to me.' Dame Joanna Lumley
Over the years Joanna Lumley has kept private notebooks, filled with her favourite writings, thoughts and quotes. Now, for the first time, she opens her Book of Treasures to share some of her many and varied jottings.From her favourite lines of Shakespeare to words of wisdom offered her by a mystic on one of her many travels, the result is a chocolate-box of delights, filled with absolutely fabulous titbits. It is sure to bring a smile to your face.Joanna Lumley has been described as 'our most trusted national treasure'. She was born in India and grew up in England and the Far East, celebrating the Queen's coronation as a schoolgirl in Kuala Lumpur. She is a celebrated actress, a former model and Bond Girl, an author and presenter. Her varied screen credits have included Absolutely Fabulous (where she played the legendary Patsy Stone), The New Avengers, and Coronation Street. She is well known for her travel documentaries and as a political activist, including for the Gurkha Justice Campaign.