Manners and Mischief: An A–Z of Royal Tales and Surprising Wisdom from Princess Margaret's Lady in Waiting

Name: Manners and Mischief: An A–Z of Royal Tales and Surprising Wisdom from Princess Margaret's Lady in Waiting
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (128 reviews)
Author: Glenconner, Anne

by Glenconner, Anne

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4.2 (128)

4.2 stars from 128 reviews

202 pages~3.4 hr readPublished by Bedford Square Publishers

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love intimate royal history told by someone who was actually in the room when it happened.
You enjoy witty memoirs that balance nostalgia with honest reflection on a vanishing world.
You appreciate practical wisdom wrapped in sparkling anecdotes and never take yourself too seriously.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a straightforward chronological biography rather than a thematic, A-to-Z collection of memories.
You prefer deep-dive historical analysis over personal reminiscence and drawing-room stories.
You're looking for scandal-heavy tabloid content rather than a refined, insider's perspective on royal life.

About this book

Lady Anne Glenconner, who served as Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation, presents a memoir organized alphabetically through episodes from her life. The book includes sparkling anecdotes and previously unseen photographs from her personal collection. Each chapter explores a vivid moment connected to a different letter, ranging from affairs of the heart and Basil's Bar to dinners with the King and the art of entertaining. Glenconner shares practical wisdom alongside memories, covering topics such as getting out of the bath with grace and how to lose at cards with Princess Margaret. The book reflects on a disappearing world and emphasizes facing life at any age with laughter, a stiff upper lip, and humor.

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Currently 4.2★ from 128 reviews

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