Monday, March 9, 2020

Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown by Anne Glenconner

Wow, well that book generated an excellent discussion at book club, from the mores of the aristocracy, bad parenting, feminism (or not), up bringing, boarding school, and much much more.  Anne Glenconner's biography was a thoroughly entertaining read.  Her life fairly rips along at a pace that would have left most of us behind.  Her life with Colin Glenconner was unconventional and difficult and yet ultimately extremely privileged.  Colin Glenconner's disregard for his family, his spoilt child attitude to life was extremely hard to bear.  Without the money behind him, his behavior would not have been supported by anyone.

Words used to describe it:  loved it, a romp, fascinating, fawning sycophantic, engaging, rip-roaring read.

Marks out of 10:  between 5 - 9 


Next Book
Olive Ketteridge by Elizabeth Stroud

Next Meeting
9th April

Venue
TBC