A.N. Wilson

Bertie: A Life of Edward VII, by Jane Ridley

After this irreverent new life of Edward VII, royal biography will never be the same again, says A.N. Wilson

issue 18 August 2012

  • Bertie: A Life of Edward VII

    Jane Ridley

    Chatto & Windus, pp. 624

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