Kingmaker: Pamela Churchill Harriman's astonishing life of seduction, intrigue and power Book

An electrifying re-examination of one of the twentieth century's greatest unsung power players, Pamela Churchill Harriman, from the bestselling author of A Woman of No ImportanceWhen Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing - and many were downright sexist. Written off as a social climber, a glamorous social life and infamous erotic adventures overshadowed her true legacy. Much of what she did behind the scenes, on both sides of the Atlantic, remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today.Operating close to the centre of power over five decades and two continents, there is practically no-one in 'twentieth century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Bill Clinton and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, Kingmaker sets out Harriman's rightful place at the heart of history. The perfect read for anyone who loved The Crown or Lady in Waiting.Read More