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Lucy Worsley

3.75 of 5 Votes: 5
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The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock (2014)
language
English
3.89 of 5 Votes: 3
review 1: This is a great book to follow on the heels of "The Crimes of Paris," because the role of the criminal is venerated in a completely different way when comparing the English culture to the French. I've read about some of the famous crimes outlined in the early book, but I was most...
The Courtiers: Splendor and Intrigue in the Georgian Court at Kensington Palace (2010)
language
English
3.89 of 5 Votes: 2
review 1: Fascinating and well written story of life in the Royal court of George the second of England .Focused on several persons in the court that appeared in a painting in the Kensington Palace . The courtiers had to observe strict rules of etiquette,the women had to uncomfortable...
If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home (2011)
language
English
3.68 of 5 Votes: 2
review 1: Lucy Worsley takes us through a panorama of society, basing her ideas around four rooms: The Bedroom, The Bathroom, The Living Area and The Kitchen. She does this with much empathy, treating anyone highlighted as human, and not leaving any strata of society out, and it is because...
A Very British Murder (2013)
language
English
3.87 of 5 Votes: 2
review 1: This book is a delight, from beginning to end. It is quickly paced with streaks of humor, but don't let it fool you into thinking it's a lightweight. There's a lot of juicy information and research here. Worsley's passion for her subject matter is downright infectious. I've never...
Courtiers: The Secret History of the Georgian Court (2011)
language
English
3.89 of 5 Votes: 5
review 1: Very interesting book, although the author does jump around somewhat. This was biographical of not only the kings during the "Georgian" era, but also their queens, mistresses, courtiers, artists, etc. lots of info about the culture of the 18th century as well. It is an entert...
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