Summary
Clarissa was born into wealth and privilege. As a child, shooting and hunting were the norm, and pigeons were flown in from Cairo for supper. Her mother was an Australian heiress, and her father was a brilliant surgeon to the Royal family. But he was also a tyrannical and violent drunk who used to beat her and force her to eat carrots with slugs still clinging to them.
Clarissa was determined and clever, though, and her ambition led her to a career in the law. At the age of 21, she wa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340933893 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0340933895 |
| Author: | Clarissa Dickson Wright |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2008 |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 131mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
“Witty, eye-popping life story.”
Packed with hilarious anecdotes, fizzing with energy, throbbing with pain, this has to be the autobiography of the year - Daily Mail
She packs her story with marvellous anecdotes - Sunday TimesThis is a searing book, but also one with rays of good humour - Country LifeExtraordinary and occasionally heartbreaking story - Belfast TelegraphFascinating’ ‘An often funny, shocking and very honest read - Active LifeAbout The Author
Clarissa Dickson Wright
Clarissa Dickson Wright found fame alongside Jennifer Paterson as one half of the much loved, TV cooking partnership Two Fat Ladies. She is the author of five cookery books including The Game Cookbook and, most recently, Sunday Roast, both with Johnny Scott. She is also a passionate supporter of the Countryside Alliance and of rural life and pursuits. She lives a little in London but mostly in Scotland.
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