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2012

Format:	Book
Author:	Campbell, Colin, Lady, 1949-
Title:	The queen mother : the untold story of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, who became Queen Elizabeth the queen mother / Colin Campbell.
Edition:	1st U.S. ed.
Publisher, Date:	New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012.
Description:	xi, 489 p., [16] p. of plates, geneal. tables : ill. ; 24 cm.
Summary:	Campbell shows us that the untold life of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is far more interesting and moving than the official version that has been peddled since 1923. Elizabeth's life has been filled with controversy-- beginning with the mysterious circumstances of her birth, the roles she played in her daughters' marriages, and her relationship with Princess Diana.
Subjects:	Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002. Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography. Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Other Title:	Untold life of Queen Elizabeth the queen mother.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-481) and index.
Contents:	The much wanted angel -- An enchanted childhood -- The great war -- Love and marriage -- The making of a star -- The smiling duchess -- Motherhood and its perks -- The fairest of us all -- Compulsion and abdication -- The warrior queen -- Peace and death -- And let there be fun -- Covered in glory.
ISBN:	9781250018977 1250018978
Other Number:	769989546
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Control Number:	326376
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Call Number:	BIO Elizabeth

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