Heirs and Graces
A History of the Modern British Aristocracy
$64.88
- Hardcover
656 pages
- Release Date
4 October 2025
Summary
The fascinating inside story of the British aristocracy since the Second World War.
There are fewer than 5000 people who can genuinely claim to be members of the British aristocracy, and yet they loom large in the popular consciousness. We’re fascinated by their houses and estates, their lives and loves, their foibles and eccentricities. And we entertain the strong suspicion that, while they may be fellow citizens, they are very far from being People Like Us.
In Heirs and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529153040 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529153042 |
| Author: | Eleanor Doughty |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Hutchinson Heinemann |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 656 |
| Release Date: | 4 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 949g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 161mm x 55mm |
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Critics Review
An enthralling chronicle of the British aristocracy * Financial Times *
A deeply researched and highly entertaining account * Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey *
Meticulously researched. An interesting account of the Aristocracy which I thoroughly recommend * Anne Glenconner *
The publication of this well-written, well-researched and fascinating book could not be better timed * Lord (Andrew) Roberts, author of The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain’s Greatest Press Baron *
A superb survey of the aristocracy today and how we got here… A marvellous book. * The Times *
Heirs and Graces is a friendly, forgiving, good- spirited book… * Literary Review *
This detailed study of modern British aristocracy… Fascinating nuggets gleam from the densely textured background. * The Spectator *
A surprisingly candid and stylish peek into that well-heeled world. * Unherd *
Eleanor Doughty is a shrewd, measured analyst, her writing aided by a lively pen and wry sense of humour. * Country Life *
A terrific book… Heaven. I can’t recommend it enough. It would make a very good Christmas present, if I’m allowed to mention the “ C ” word this early. * Sophie Money-Coutts, Telegraph column *
About The Author
Eleanor Doughty
Eleanor Doughty began her career in journalism at the Daily Telegraph, before going freelance to focus on writing and working at the i newspaper as deputy comment editor. She has written the ‘Great Estates’ column in the Telegraph since 2017, and specialises in writing about the moneyed and titled classes, in particular country houses and their owners, as well as related pursuits. Her writing appears in the Financial Times, the Spectator, Country Life, The Times and Sunday Times, The Field, and many other publications. When she is not writing, she can be found either on or near a horse, or out with her cocker spaniel.
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