The American Duchess: The Real Wallis Simpson
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Anna Pasternak
A divorced American woman, Wallis Simpson was not welcomed by 1930s Britain when she entered a relationship with King Edward VIII. Rather, she became one of the most vilified women of the twentieth century – the opposition against her so fierce that in order to marry the woman he loved, Edward was forced to surrender his throne. He didn’t pause to consider for moment that she, not he, would be blamed for his history altering decision. Hated by the male-run establishment and the royal family for disgracing the throne, Wallis has been cemented in history as one of the most destructive forces against the British Monarchy. But was she really a conniving social climber? Or simply the love of Edward’s life? In this intimate retelling of their love story, Anna Pasternak tells how twisted gossip and public distrust has always haunted women who dare to fall for an English royal. From Edward and Wallis’s first meeting, through their whirlwind courtship to the drama of the abdication and their final listless years in exile, Pasternak uncovers the life and legacy of one the most misjudged characters in British royal history. Finally, Wallis has been given her authentic voice.
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A Breath On Dying Embers
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The Fizz Quiz
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To the Land of Long Lost Friends (new No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) The Peppermint Tea Chronicles (new 44 Scotland Street) The Second Worst Restaurant in France (sequel to My Italian Bulldozer) The Department of Sensitive Crimes (first in a new series, The Detective Varg novels)
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This Is Not a Book About Charles Darwin
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Royal Yacht Squadron Tour
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Life Changing Magic of Numbers
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Oscar A Life
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The Face Pressed Against a Window: A Memoir
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Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
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Swan Song
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Beating Osteoporosis
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The Creativity Code: How AI is Learning to Write, Paint and Think
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The Quest for Queen Mary
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Kate Adie in Conversation with Alan Titchmarsh
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The Wonderful Mr Willughby: The First True Ornithologist
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The Drum Horse in the Fountain and Other Tales of Heroes and Rogues in the Guards
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RMS Titanic: A 21st Century Update to Set the Record Straight
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On This Day in History
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From Golden Age to Gallows Court
Martin Edwards
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The Isle of Wight and D-Day 1944
Peter Caddick-Adams
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Secret Service
Tom Bradby
From bestselling author, Tom Bradby, Secret Service is a fresh-from-the-headlines thriller for fans of Homeland, Crisis and The Bodyguard. The world is on the brink of crisis. The Cold...
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The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and Flavour
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Crucible: Thirteen Months That Forged Our World
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The world was transformed between the summers of 1947 and 1948. The Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union became entrenched as the United States took on...
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Royal Yacht Squadron Tour
Join Royal Yacht Squadron Honorary Historian, Commodore David Hughes for a tour of this historic building. Founded in 1815 by a group of friends, the Royal Yacht Squadron quickly became the favourite...
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Thatcher’s Trial: Six Months That Defined a Leader
Kwasi Kwarteng MP
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Kwasi Kwarteng in conversation with Sir Richard Ottaway, discusses the research and writing process that produced his book, Thatcher’s Trial: Six Months That Defined...
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The Mountbattens: Their Lives and Loves
Andrew Lownie
The Mountbattens: Their Lives and Loves, a nuanced portrayal of two remarkable people and their complex marriage, marks the 40th anniversary of Lord Mountbatten’s assassination by the IRA. Drawing...
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The Man That Got Away
Lynne Truss
Join columnist, writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss as she discusses The Man That Got Away, the second book in her charming and witty new crime series. It is summer...
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Born Lippy: How To Do Female
Jo Brand
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES THE BOOK Join one of the UK’s best comics, TV star, presenter and writer, Jo Brand, as she talks about her latest book, Born Lippy: How...
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Molly & Me
Colin Butcher
Ex-policeman Colin Butcher had just set up his own pet detective agency. It was running smoothly but he realised he needed a partner. Enter Molly, an unloved and unwanted...
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Here Comes the Sun: How It Feeds Us, Kills Us, Heals Us and Makes Us What We Are
Steve Jones
In Here Comes the Sun, Steve Jones shows how life on Earth is ruled by our nearest star. It is filled with unexpected connections; between the need to stay...
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Epic Continent: Adventures in the Great Stories of Europe
Nicholas Jubber
Epic Continent is a travel book about Nicholas Jubber’s journey in the slipstream of six epic tales across Europe, from Turkey to Iceland. In the course of his travels,...
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Gateway to Heaven
Clare Summerskill
Out On An Island is delighted to bring Clare Summerskill to the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival. Summerskill has vast experience as a writer, actor and stand...
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Boy Giant: Son of Gulliver
Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo returns to the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Festival to speak about his new novel Boy Giant. Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, Boy Giant is the story of...
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The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in Eight Fits)
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons reminisces about his childhood on the island and performs an inspired reading of Lewis Carroll’s enigmatic poem, The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in Eight Fits)....
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Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix
Philip Norman
Wild Thing is the first biography to bring together the splendour and sadness of Jimi Hendrix’s brief life and to unravel the mystery of his final hours. Every guitar...
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Running Free
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Adventurer and record-breaking sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston discusses his extraordinary life with Steve Ancsell. The first man ever to complete a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world, Knox-Johnston shares...
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White King: The Tragedy of Charles I
Leanda de Lisle
His reign is one of the most dramatic in history, yet Charles I the man remains elusive. Leanda de Lisle looks at the myths and the tragedy, an epic...
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Resolution: Two Brothers, a Nation in Crisis
David Rutland and Emma Ellis
Based upon the detailed archives held at Belvoir Castle, and drawing on a wealth of primary research, Resolution charts the lives and fortunes of two eighteenth-century aristocratic brothers –...
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She-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen: British Women in India
Katie Hickman
The first British women to set foot in India did so in the very early seventeenth century, two and half centuries before the Raj came into being. In stark...
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An Illustrated Life
Nicholas Allan
Award winning children’s author/illustrator Nicholas Allan talks about his life; reads from his well-known books, Father Christmas Needs a Wee and Picasso’s Trousers; performs magic tricks; and inspires with...
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The Beatles Lyrics: The Unseen Story Behind Their Lyrics
Hunter Davies
The only authorised biographer of The Beatles and especial friend of Sir Paul McCartney, Hunter Davies shares the engaging stories behind the lyrics of The Beatles’ songs. Based upon...
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Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles: A Gardener’s Bedside Book
Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh shares his reflections on the benefits of gardening and reads poems from his latest book. Containing touching poems on the peony, the snowdrop and the sweet pea...
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Taming the Four Horsemen: Radical Solutions to Pandemics, War, Famine and the Death of the Planet
Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Written before the pandemic, Robin Hanbury-Tenison offers innovative and radical solutions not only for pandemics but war, famine and the environmental challenges facing us today. The White Horse of...
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Mum & Dad
Joanna Trollope
The number one bestselling author Joanna Trollope talks about her latest book Mum & Dad with Amber Beard. It’s been 25 years since Gus and Monica left England to...
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Marconi on the Isle of Wight
Tim Wander
In November 1897, a twenty-three year old Italian inventor visited the Royal Needles Hotel that overlooked Alum Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Wight. The young...
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Write On Wight
Prior to the digital Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival, local authors and those with an island connection were invited to submit a short video talking about their...
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Traitor King: the Scandalous Exile of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Andrew Lownie
11 December 1936. The King of England, Edward VIII, has given up his Crown, foregoing his duty for the love of Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. Their courtship has...
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The Fallen Angel
Tracy Borman
The Fallen Angel is the highly anticipated final instalment of best selling author, historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman‘s King’s Witch trilogy. It follows the continuing fortunes of Frances Georges, a noblewoman...
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Isle and Empires: Romanov Russia, Britain and the Isle of Wight
Stephan Roman
Stephan Roman CMG is interviewed by Peter Harrigan on his captivating new book Isle and Empires: Romanov Russia, Britain and the Isle of Wight. Isle and Empires conjures up the...
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Dick Carter Yacht Designer: In the Golden Age of Offshore Racing
Dick Carter
Dick Carter talking with Matthew Sheahan will recount how, with no formal training, he turned his hand to yacht design and won the 1965 Fastnet Race in his first...
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The Devil You Know
Dr Gwen Adshead
Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain’s leading forensic psychiatrists, shares stories of radical empathy that give profound insights into ideas of evil and the life of the mind. Serial...
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A Bit of a Stretch: the Diaries of a Prisoner
Chris Atkins
Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Where is it easier to get ‘spice’ than paracetamol? Where does self-harm barely raise an eyebrow? Welcome to Her...
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Write on Wight: The Bank Robber’s Daughter
Steve Love
Steve Love will be talking about the motives for his book; how he constructed the story; and how he went about publishing. He says “My motivation was the financial...
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Write on Wight: Beyond the Title
Josh Barry
In this session, Josh Barry will reflect upon the writing process and provide insight into how he went about securing interviews with some of the most well known faces...
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Write on Wight: Grandpa’s Dear Old Girl
Felicity Fair Thompson
It’s interesting, she thinks, how moments in life lead to creativity. Felicity Fair Thompson writes films, plays, poetry, novels, and stories for children. Her early dancing career inspired her...
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The Pavilion in the Clouds
Alexander McCall Smith
Join master storyteller Alexander McCall Smith, appearing virtually from his home in Edinburgh. The delightful raconteur will bring you up to date on the latest news from Mma Ramotswe...
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The Almanac: a Seasonal Guide to 2022
Lia Leendertz
Lia Leendertz will be interviewed by Emma Gedge about The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2022, the fifth instalment of her upcoming seasonal guide. The Almanac reinvents the tradition of...
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Catch Your Breath: the Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist
Dr Ed Patrick
Dr Ed Patrick will be talking about his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist, a gut punch of a memoir by a doctor...
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Two Minutes to Midnight: 1953-the Year of Living Dangerously
Roger Hermiston
Roger Hermiston explains why 1953 was a pivotal year in which the world faced not only immediate serious threats, but also stored up a legacy of problems for future...
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Unmasking Our Leaders
Michael Cockerell
Michael Cockerell is Britain’s most celebrated TV documentary-maker, with a string of awards for his witty and eye-opening profiles of our Prime Ministers and other top politicians. ‘You are...
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Blood and Gold
Mara Menzies
Enter the world of blood and gold, and let performance storyteller Mara Menzies take you on a journey of tragedy, wonder and magic. Listen and watch as she explores...
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Becoming a Literary critic
Max the Wonder dog
Max’ has been surrounded by readers all his life and finds the sound of turning pages of a book soothing. Considering himself an above average canine for literary discernment...
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Its a dogs world
Max the Wonder dog
amazingly wise dog
