Lord of the Isle: The Extravagant Life and Times of Colin Tennant
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (947 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 190307164X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Among his best-selling books are Admiral Beaufort and the award winning The Queen's Stamps.. Nicholas Courtney is an author, broadcaster, and lecturer. He then began writing fiction and historical non-fiction. In the 1970s he became the genera
About the AuthorNicholas Courtney is an author, broadcaster, and lecturer. Among his best-selling books are Admiral Beaufort and the award winning The Queen's Stamps.. He then began writing fiction and historical non-fiction. In the 1970s he became the general manager of the Island of Mustique, where he stayed for four years
He bought the private island of Mustique in the West Indies and made it one of the most exclusive destinations for the famous—royalty, film and pop stars, international businessmen and jet-setters flocked there. His parties were legendary. Born to an immensely rich Victorian industrial family, Colin Tennant used his wealth to live an eccentric lifestyle of self-indulgence from the 1940s to his death in 2010. He was an original member of the Princess Margaret set (even suggested as a possible husband) and her visits to the island were always newsworthy. As Tennant's literary executer, Nicholas Courtney personally knew his subject and had access
Fantastic Read! Especially for those who have seen the documentary, THE MAN WHO BOUGHT MUSTIQUE, and are into aristocratic high society, this is a must read. The author was a friend who knew Colin Tennant on an intimate basis and was definitely qualified and entitled to offer up this fascinating portrait of a very provocative man. I have already read the book twice and will I am sure have to enjoy a revisit every couple of years. A wise investment for a. Quite a well wriiten book. Nicholas has done a wonderful job, I would like to write, my praise at length, but winter draws near, and I simply must tend to my firewood pile. It would be very smart if one bundles this well written tome with the documentary, "The Man Who Bought Mustique", because not only is Nicholas Courtney an adroit writer/biographer, he is also, when viewing the film a paragon of patience, love and loyalty. God rest Colin's soul, i don't know if . Eric Rogers said One of the Last Great Eccentrics. Colin Tennant was truly one of the last great characters. He was born into a very well connected family and was probably the best male friend of the legendary and first jet set royal HRH Princess Margaret. Not all was a bed of roses for Lord Glenconner or his family. Sons suffered drug issues and his real estate endeavors were not always great success. At times this can be a bit of a dry read. I do recommend it for those familiar with th