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About The Book
This diary was kept daily by Antonia Fraser: the vivid narrative and descriptions (Antonia swimming in the Dead Sea while Harold had a beer) are leavened with humour, occasionally wry where Harold’s quirks were concerned, and always tender. Above all, it is a unique picture of a time and place – and a touching insight into fifteen days in the lives of two writers, one Jewish, one Catholic, one a playwright and one a biographer, who were also a devoted couple.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (August 8, 2017)
- Length: 176 pages
- ISBN13: 9781786071538
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Raves and Reviews
‘A compelling mixture of charm, humour and wisdom.’
– TLS
‘A little gem of a book that offers a snapshot of Israel 30 years after independence; sharp insights into a range of characters from Shimon Peres to Jackie Kennedy.’
– Jewish Chronicle
‘Engaging…above all an interesting account of a time and a place.’
– Financial Times
‘Wise and witty…Fraser’s personality shines through here: ever curious, good-natured, with an ear for memorable one-liners.’
– Observer
‘Rather fun…unguarded, unpolished and often quite funny.’
– Telegraph
‘...a fabulous book...[Antonia Fraser is] a natural-born conjuror of lost realities... Exemplary, unparalleled, and peerless.’
– Sebastian Barry
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