Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner Summary
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From royal confidante to bestseller, Anne Glenconner's memoir reveals her extraordinary life serving Princess Margaret. Praised by Tina Brown for its "royal magic" and named Times Memoir of the Year, this riveting insider account balances privilege with personal tragedy. What secrets lie behind the Crown?
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When Privilege Meets Heartbreak
What does it mean to live a life of extremes? To wake in a palace one morning and comfort a dying son the next? To curtsy before queens while your marriage crumbles behind gilded doors? Anne Glenconner's nine decades span the full spectrum of human experience-from the glittering coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the darkest hospital corridors where she watched her children slip away. Born into one of England's grandest estates, she became Princess Margaret's confidante for thirty years, witnessed the creation of a Caribbean paradise, and survived losses that would break most people. Her story isn't just about royal glamour or aristocratic duty. It's about what happens when the fairy tale collides with reality, when duty wrestles with desire, and when a woman discovers that resilience isn't inherited-it's forged in fire.
The Disappointment of Being Born Female and War's Shadows
From Saleswoman to Coronation Glory
Dangerous Love and Marriage as Endurance
Building Paradise and Royal Refuge
Royal Friendship and Unimaginable Loss
Endings, Betrayal, and New Beginnings
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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