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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780007285754
Edition: Film tie-in ed
ISBN: 0007285752
Label: HarperPerennial
Manufacturer: HarperPerennial
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: August 04, 2008
Publisher: HarperPerennial
Studio: HarperPerennial
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Rating:
- Disappointly Dull
Having watched the film I felt I should read the book as they are almost always much better than the large screen counterpoint. I was left somewhat disappointed by this.
Sure, the book is well researched and referenced and the work behind the historical fact that has gone into this book is undeniably impressive. As a history text for one to reference it is entirely suitable.
However this book seems to be promoted as a highly entertaining story. That it is not. The plot is ... Read More
Rating:
- The Duchess comes to life
The book is simply amazing. The letters that the Duchess exchanged with others bring her character and her peers back to life. Despite the high rank and society Georgiana belonged to, she was just a woman whose ambitions moved her forward, whose love-life could not be more difficult and restrained her from being loved in return. The film adaptation is a far cry from the books original text.
Rating: - what a disappointment
I was so looking forward to a good historical novel but what a let down. It was more like text book. Dreadfully hard going - I didn't finish it.
Rating: - Very readable and loved it!
I was very pleased that I was able to get into this book and I remember it as if it was a story! It is so well done and gave me the information I would want from any historical biography without the boredom! The film is good but isn't the tiniest patch on the book!
Rating: - Loved it
When I picked the book up I wasn't really sure what to make of it. But the more I read the more I came to admire this women. She was so foolish and at times downright dangerous but she has such a down to earth quality about her I couldn't help but read on.
A truly remarkable women. A book not to be missed!
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The Duchess
by: Amanda Foreman
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EAN: 9780007285754
Edition: Film tie-in ed
ISBN: 0007285752
Label: HarperPerennial
Manufacturer: HarperPerennial
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: August 04, 2008
Publisher: HarperPerennial
Studio: HarperPerennial
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Average Rating: 
Rating:
- Disappointly DullHaving watched the film I felt I should read the book as they are almost always much better than the large screen counterpoint. I was left somewhat disappointed by this.
Sure, the book is well researched and referenced and the work behind the historical fact that has gone into this book is undeniably impressive. As a history text for one to reference it is entirely suitable.
However this book seems to be promoted as a highly entertaining story. That it is not. The plot is ... Read More
Rating:
- The Duchess comes to lifeThe book is simply amazing. The letters that the Duchess exchanged with others bring her character and her peers back to life. Despite the high rank and society Georgiana belonged to, she was just a woman whose ambitions moved her forward, whose love-life could not be more difficult and restrained her from being loved in return. The film adaptation is a far cry from the books original text.
Rating:
- what a disappointmentI was so looking forward to a good historical novel but what a let down. It was more like text book. Dreadfully hard going - I didn't finish it.
Rating:
- Very readable and loved it!I was very pleased that I was able to get into this book and I remember it as if it was a story! It is so well done and gave me the information I would want from any historical biography without the boredom! The film is good but isn't the tiniest patch on the book!
Rating:
- Loved itWhen I picked the book up I wasn't really sure what to make of it. But the more I read the more I came to admire this women. She was so foolish and at times downright dangerous but she has such a down to earth quality about her I couldn't help but read on.
A truly remarkable women. A book not to be missed!
Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable • Art, Architecture & Photography • Audio CDs • Audio Cassettes • Biography • Business, Finance & Law • Calendars, Diaries, Annuals & More • Children's Books • Comics & Graphic Novels • Computing & Internet • Crime, Thrillers & Mystery • Fiction • Food & Drink • Gay & Lesbian • Health, Family & Lifestyle • History • Home & Garden • Horror • Humour • Languages • Mind, Body & Spirit • Music, Stage & Screen • Poetry, Drama & Criticism • Reference • Religion & Spirituality • Romance • Science & Nature • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Scientific, Technical & Medical • Society, Politics & Philosophy • Sports, Hobbies & Games • Study Books • Travel & Holiday • Young Adult • e-Books •
