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Daughter of Empire

My Life as a Mountbatten

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Daughter of Empire

De: Pamela Hicks
Narrado por: Corrie James
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Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties.

As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten, Pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servants-and a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies, a mongoose, and a lion. Her parents each had lovers who lived openly with the family. The house was always full of guests like Sir Winston Churchill, Noël Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, and the Duchess of Windsor (who brought a cold cooked chicken as a hostess gift).

When World War II broke out, Lord Mountbatten was in command of HMS Kelly before being appointed chief of Combined Operations, and Pamela and her sister were sent to live on Fifth Avenue in New York City with Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. In 1947, her parents were appointed to be the last viceroy and vicereine of India and oversee the transfer of power to an independent Indian government.

Amid the turmoil of political change, Pamela worked with student leaders, developed warm friendships with Gandhi and Nehru, and witnessed both the joy of Independence Day and its terrible aftermath. Soon afterwards, she was a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip, and was a lady-in-waiting at the young princess's side when she learned her father had died and she was queen.Vivid and engaging, well-paced and superbly detailed, this witty, intimate memoir is an enchanting lens through which to view the early part of the twentieth century.

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"Lady Pamela's memoir will appeal to those who like to take a peek into the lifestyles of the royal and famous." ( Booklist)
Fascinating Historical Account • Unique Perspective • Lyrical Narration • Elegant Writing • Entertaining Stories
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Greatly Enjoyed. Well written, and read .

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Beautifully Impressive Narrative of Aristocracy

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I loved hearing Lady Pamela Mountbatten Hicks story. What an interesting time she lived it. Hard to even imagine. Having seen her several times on royal family documentaries in late life and reading about her parents unusual life I found it fascinating her take on it all. I wish it did not end so early in her long life.
I also found it interesting hearing the reality of some of the events portrayed on “The Crown” such as The Queens wedding, the Commonwealth tour the Queen and Prince Phillip embarked on and was cut short with the death of the King. The coronation. She was right there.
She lived a life a great privilege but also unusual events with unusual parents. Wonderful to read about with a front row to history.

Loved listening to the “Daughter of Empire”

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Having been introduced to the Mountbattens in THE CROWN, I was fascinated to learn much more about them and their many accomplishments as well as eccentricities! Highly recommend. The narrator’s voice and accent are lyrical. An absolute joy to listen.

Remarkable!

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Wonderful - one of the best books I’ve read
Fascinating, elegant, well written - beautifully read. An interesting insight and account in to historical events. Wonderfully grounded and real . Truly a lovely book thank you. Could re listen over again.

Magnificent

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I love the stories of lives lived throughout history. This story did not disappoint me.

For those who love hearing about lives “behind the scenes.”

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Wonderfully written and performed. I hated for it to end. You're plunged into history! And you'll wish Pamela was your best friend.

Best book ever! So interesting...

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so much information. a life full of history. I may need to listen to it again.

I enjoyed the book

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particularly the way she says sweet tooth but a tale worth telling nonetheless. Long may she wave.

not quite Lady Pamela

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Delightful insight into a lost era

From India to the British Monarchy an age of privilege has slowly slipped away. Perhaps for the better?

Partition of India and Royal succession

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