Mr. Puckler is a doll doctor, and the dolls he repairs become very, very lifelike.
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Francis Marion Crawford fue un novelista estadounidense, reconocido por su prolífica producción, a menudo ambientada en ricos contextos históricos y lugares exóticos. Sus narrativas capturaron hábilmente la atmósfera distintiva del tiempo y el lugar, explorando frecuentemente complejas relaciones humanas y dilemas morales. La prosa de Crawford se caracteriza por su poder descriptivo y detalles evocadores, sumergiendo profundamente al lector en sus mundos meticulosamente elaborados. Es especialmente célebre por su serie 'Saracinesca', que ofreció un vívido retrato de la sociedad italiana y sus transformaciones.
- 2021
- 2020
The Little Princesses
- 256 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
In 1930s England, two little princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, navigated a world of royal intrigue. Their father, the Duke of York, became King after Uncle David, King Edward VIII, abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. This marked a significant shift for the family, as ten-year-old Elizabeth became the heir to the throne she would hold for over fifty years. The narrative begins with the Duke and Duchess seeking an educator for their daughters, then aged five and two. They already had a nanny, but needed someone younger and more vibrant. Enter Marion Crawford, affectionately nicknamed "Crawfie" by Elizabeth, who would remain with the family for sixteen years. From their home in Piccadilly to Buckingham Palace, Crawfie recounts her efforts to raise the princesses as "Royal" while introducing them to everyday experiences like underground trains and swimming lessons. First published in 1950, this account garnered immense attention, being the first published memoir of life with the Royals. Despite its heartfelt portrayal of the young Queen and Princess Margaret, Crawfie faced backlash from the press, and her relationship with the Queen Mother soured. With a new introduction by BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, this work provides intriguing insights into the evolving lives of Britain’s royal family.