We are all interested in people’s marriages and private lives and this had the added resonance of the private life impacting on public affairs.
Will the subjects interest people? The Mountbatten story is indeed cinematic, complex and colourful. The first is whether there is a good story. She had countless affairs throughout her long marriage including a very intense one with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.īelow is part of my interview with Andrew.īefore you decide to commit to writing a biography, what are the key elements you look for in your subject? While Dickie had a remarkable career, he was arrogant and a skilled self-promoter, traits that made many dislike and distrust him.Įdwina, the richest woman in Britain when Dickie married her went from being a playgirl to a well-loved humanitarian. photo by Nina Hollingtonīlessed with film star looks, Dickie Mountbatten was the Supreme Allied Commander of South East Asia during WWII and the last Viceroy of India. Andrew spoke to over 100 people for this revealing look behind the curtains of the legendary Lord and Lady Mountbatten. I caught up with Andrew Lownie, author of best-selling royal biography Their Lives and Loves, The Mountbattens, a fascinating read about the dynamic, complex couple whose love lives were as colourful as their careers.
Their Lives and Loves, The Mountbattens April 28th, 2020
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