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Rock stars to royalty, society to sobriety, get to know the real
Susannah Constantine in the hottest memoir of the year
'Sensational, juicy, gossipy, filthy and bravely honest in equal
measure, Susannah Constantine's memoir is a rollicking romp through
the upper middle classes' SUNDAY TIMES, 'BEST BIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR
BOOKS OF 2022' 'Hilarious and honest. A book for anyone who's after
laughter, tears and one hell of a rollercoaster ride' GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING, 'BOOKS OF THE YEAR' 'Absolutely brilliant' ELTON JOHN
'Wildly fun' DAILY TELEGRAPH, 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022' 'Sensational,
juicy, honest, terrific - it reminded me of reading Lady Anne
Glenconner' GRAHAM NORTON, Virgin Radio 'Hilarious and unsparing.
An extraordinary story' REV. RICHARD COLES, Saturday Live 'Bonkers
and brilliant. With comedy and candour, she bares her soul . . .
Magnificent' SUNDAY MAIL 'There is a lot we can't mention on this
show - you have to buy the book to find out what we mean' STEVE
WRIGHT, BBC RADIO 2 __________ If you think you know Susannah
Constantine you may be surprised to learn the truth. That she made
her name as a 'style guru' from What Not to Wear is actually the
least interesting thing about her. Hers is a tale full to the brim
with extraordinary anecdotes. From lavatory dramas with Princess
Margaret, to behind-the-scenes power struggles between Thatcher and
the Queen at Balmoral and eye-opening sex-club etiquette with pop
royalty - her social landscape has been nothing, if not varied. But
appearances are deceptive and beneath it all, life had a darker
side: her mother's bipolar disorder, her father's inability to cope
and her own subsequent alcoholism. Somehow she had to forge her own
life, away from the expectations of others. Told with gobsmacking
honesty and great dollops of humour, Ready For Absolutely Nothing
is essential reading for anyone who loves a good memoir but
secretly just wants to read the naughty bits. __________
'Wonderfully written, very funny, but more than anything completely
genuine' LADY ANNE GLENCONNER, author of Lady in Waiting 'A romp .
. . Constantine comes across as a trooper with a filthy sense of
humour' THE TIMES 'A rollicking ride . . . What a life' SUNDAY
TIMES 'Fascinating, an incredible life' Christine Lampard on
LORRAINE 'Shrewd, funny, ideally candid and written with great
confidence, brio and aplomb. A feisty, thought-provoking delight'
WILLIAM BOYD 'A treasure trove of previously untold stories . . . A
riveting read' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Gives readers a fascinating
insight into [her] extraordinary life' WOMAN & HOME
'Entertaining and funny' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Sparkling' DAILY MAIL
'Fascinating' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Funny . . . Never dull' GUARDIAN
'Revealing' PRIMA 'We lunched better than we danced' ANTON DU BEKE
'Exuberant' i
Rock stars to royalty, society to sobriety, get to know the real
Susannah Constantine in the hottest memoir of the year
'Sensational, juicy, gossipy, filthy and bravely honest in equal
measure, Susannah Constantine's memoir is a rollicking romp through
the upper middle classes' SUNDAY TIMES, 'BEST BIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR
BOOKS OF 2022' 'Hilarious and honest. A book for anyone who's after
laughter, tears and one hell of a rollercoaster ride' GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING, 'BOOKS OF THE YEAR' 'Absolutely brilliant' ELTON JOHN
'Wildly fun' DAILY TELEGRAPH, 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022' 'Sensational,
juicy, honest, terrific - it reminded me of reading Lady Anne
Glenconner' GRAHAM NORTON, Virgin Radio 'Hilarious and unsparing.
An extraordinary story' REV. RICHARD COLES, Saturday Live 'Bonkers
and brilliant. With comedy and candour, she bares her soul . . .
Magnificent' SUNDAY MAIL 'There is a lot we can't mention on this
show - you have to buy the book to find out what we mean' STEVE
WRIGHT, BBC RADIO 2 __________ If you think you know Susannah
Constantine you may be surprised to learn the truth. That she made
her name as a 'style guru' from What Not to Wear is actually the
least interesting thing about her. Hers is a tale full to the brim
with extraordinary anecdotes. From lavatory dramas with Princess
Margaret, to behind-the-scenes power struggles between Thatcher and
the Queen at Balmoral and eye-opening sex-club etiquette with pop
royalty - her social landscape has been nothing, if not varied. But
appearances are deceptive and beneath it all, life had a darker
side: her mother's bipolar disorder, her father's inability to cope
and her own subsequent alcoholism. Somehow she had to forge her own
life, away from the expectations of others. Told with gobsmacking
honesty and great dollops of humour, Ready For Absolutely Nothing
is essential reading for anyone who loves a good memoir but
secretly just wants to read the naughty bits. __________
'Wonderfully written, very funny, but more than anything completely
genuine' LADY ANNE GLENCONNER, author of Lady in Waiting 'A romp .
. . Constantine comes across as a trooper with a filthy sense of
humour' THE TIMES 'A rollicking ride . . . What a life' SUNDAY
TIMES 'Fascinating, an incredible life' Christine Lampard on
LORRAINE 'Shrewd, funny, ideally candid and written with great
confidence, brio and aplomb. A feisty, thought-provoking delight'
WILLIAM BOYD 'A treasure trove of previously untold stories . . . A
riveting read' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Gives readers a fascinating
insight into [her] extraordinary life' WOMAN & HOME
'Entertaining and funny' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Sparkling' DAILY MAIL
'Fascinating' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Funny . . . Never dull' GUARDIAN
'Revealing' PRIMA 'We lunched better than we danced' ANTON DU BEKE
'Exuberant' i
SECRETS. SCANDAL. SHAME. 'Thoughtful and dark' The Times Magazine
'Captivating' Woman & Home 'Beautifully written' HELLO! ***The
No. 1 eBook bestseller!*** Christmas morning, 1969. All
eleven-year-old Esme Munroe wants for Christmas is for her mother
to be on one of her 'good' days - and, secretly, for a velvet
riding hat. So when she finds an assortment of wet towels and dirty
plates in her stocking, she's just relieved Father Christmas
remembered to stop at The Lodge this year. But later that day
Esme's mother disappears in the heavy snow. Even more mysteriously,
only the Earl of Culcairn seems to know where she might have gone.
Torn between protecting her mother and uncovering the secrets
tumbling out of Culcairn Castle's ornate closets, Esme realises
that life will never be the same again after the snow... Susannah
Constantine provides a rare glimpse into the secret lives of the
scandalous upper classes. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and The
Crown. Praise for After the Snow: 'Thoughtful and dark' The Times
Magazine 'Captivating' Woman & Home 'Beautifully written ...
with a dramatic, thrilling conclusion. Perfect for quiet January
nights in' HELLO! 'A modern-day Nancy Mitford' Sir Elton John 'Fans
of Downton Abbey will love this' Davina McCall 'A tenderly
absorbing tale, shades of Dodie Smith' YOU Magazine 'This touching,
atmospheric story ... has echoes of I Capture The Castle about it'
Scottish Daily Mail What readers are saying about After the Snow:
'Beautifully written' 'I didn't want the story to end' 'Loved it!'
'Read it over the Christmas holidays. Perfect' 'I adored this
wonderful story' 'Cleverly written' 'Wonderfully nostalgic'
'Insightful, exciting and poignant' 'Perfect with a glass of wine
and a roaring log fire'
'You'll be swept off your feet by this stunning and compelling
novel' Anton du Beke Secrets are hidden around every corner...
Summer, 1979. Twenty-two-year-old Esme Munroe has finally left the
Scottish Highlands for the excitement of London. Working at a
prestigious art gallery in Mayfair, she meets gorgeous, worldly
Suki, who takes her to the most exclusive bars and clubs in the
city. But it's easy to get lost in London's glamour and chaos,
especially when a long-hidden secret looms - will Esme discover it
and who she can really trust, before it's too late? Don't miss this
stunning novel, perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown.
Praise for Summer in Mayfair: 'You'll be swept off your feet by
this stunning and compelling novel' Anton du Beke 'The perfect
literary replacement for this summer' My Weekly 'This summery tale
gives a glimpse into the secret lives of the upper classes and is
complete with vivid characters' Woman & Home Praise for After
the Snow by Susannah Constantine: 'Thoughtful and dark' The Times
Magazine 'Captivating' Woman & Home 'Beautifully written ...
with a dramatic, thrilling conclusion' HELLO! 'Fans of Downton
Abbey will love this' Davina McCall 'A modern-day Nancy Mitford'
Sir Elton John 'A tenderly absorbing tale, shades of Dodie Smith'
YOU Magazine 'Frank and thrilling' S Magazine 'Brimming with
secrets, scandal, shame'The Sun 'A must-read mystery' Yours
Magazine 'This touching, atmospheric story ... has echoes of I
Capture The Castle about it'Scottish Daily Mail
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