"'Daughters of Britannia' is a fascinating book, not least because it shines a light on a very dark corner of Foreign Office dealings. Diplomatic spouses are the Aunt Sallys of the foreign service: responsible for nearly everything, recognised for almost nothing."

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About Amanda Foreman

Amanda Foreman is a British-American biographer and historian. Her books include Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire, and she has also presented historical documentary work for television.

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