On the Wilder Shores of Love: A Bohemian Life by Lesley Blanch (English) Paperba

Description: On the Wilder Shores of Love by Lesley Blanch, Georgia de Chamberet The story of a fascinating, bohemian - and, at times outrageous - life that spanned the twentieth century - the perfect book for fans of the Mitfords. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most famous for The Wilder Shores of Love, her book about four women travellers, Lesley Blanch was a scholarly romantic and a bold writer. Her lifelong passion was for Russia, the Balkans and the Middle East. At heart a nomad, she spent the greater part of her life travelling the remote areas her books record so vividly.Edited by her goddaughter Georgia de Chamberet, who was working with her in her centenary year, this book collects together the story of Blanchs marriage, previously published only in French; a selection of her journalism which brings to life the artistic melting pot that was London between the wars; and a selection of her most evocative travel pieces.Illustrated with photos alongside a selection of line drawings by Lesley Blanch Author Biography Lesley Blanch was appointed MBE in 2001 and awarded the medal of Officier de lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture. She wrote twelve books of biography, memoir and cookery. She was ahead of her time and prescient in the way she attempted to bridge West and East. Her most famous book, The Wilder Shores of Love has never been out of print since first published in 1954. Georgia de Chamberet, her goddaughter, is an editor and the founder of BookBlast. She writes for several online publications with a cross-cultural focus. Review Sumptuous and captivating - IndependentOn the Wilder Shores of Love brings [Lesley Blanchs] personality vividly to life - SpectatorReaders can enjoy Blanchs precise use of words, astonishing range of reference, and ability to get under the skin . . . Blanchs account of her marriage is a politely lethal masterpiece - Times Literary SupplementThis volume, edited with affection and grace by de Chamberet, is a deliciously readable monument to a writer who combined a steely resilience and capacity for hard work with an elegant frivolity and a voracious appetite for love, beauty and adventure - Daily Telegraph Long Description Most famous for The Wilder Shores of Love , her book about four women travellers, Lesley Blanch was a scholarly romantic and a bold writer. Her lifelong passion was for Russia, the Balkans and the Middle East. At heart a nomad, she spent the greater part of her life travelling the remote areas her books record so vividly.Edited by her goddaughter Georgia de Chamberet, who was working with her in her centenary year, this book collects together the story of Blanchs marriage, previously published only in French; a selection of her journalism which brings to life the artistic melting pot that was London between the wars; and a selection of her most evocative travel pieces. Illustrated with photos alongside a selection of line drawings by Lesley Blanch Review Quote This volume, edited with affection and grace by de Chamberet, is a deliciously readable monument to a writer who combined a steely resilience and capacity for hard work with an elegant frivolity and a voracious appetite for love, beauty and adventure Promotional "Headline" The story of a fascinating, bohemian - and, at times outrageous - life that spanned the twentieth century - the perfect book for fans of the Mitfords. Description for Sales People Wilder Shores of Love , first published in 1957 is still in print and a much-loved book Details ISBN034900546X Author Georgia de Chamberet Pages 464 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2017 ISBN-10 034900546X ISBN-13 9780349005461 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-01-12 Media Book Imprint Virago Press Ltd Subtitle A Bohemian Life Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 828.91409 Illustrations 25 b/w photos integrated Short Title On the Wilder Shores of Love Language English UK Release Date 2017-01-12 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-03-13 AU Release Date 2017-03-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101448892;

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