Gentleman Jack
The Real Anne Lister The Official Companion to the BBC Series
$31.35
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
25 April 2019
Summary
The diaries that inspired a major new eight-part BBC One drama starring Suranne Jones and created, written and directed by Sally Wainwright.
The real Anne Lister, and the official companion to the hit BBC series created by Sally Wainwright and starring Suranne Jones.
In Gentleman Jack, historian and series consultant Anne Choma draws from the explosive diaries of Anne Lister to recreate the life and times of one of the most fascinating figures of the 19th century. Ann…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785944048 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785944045 |
| Author: | Sally Wainwright, Anne Choma |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | BBC Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 25 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
Fascinating
Brilliant and accessible * Suranne Jones, actress and television Producer *
Top 20 audio books of 2019 * The Guardian *
A probing and page-turning study… full of original insights and freshly decoded material… the best one-volume intro to the astonishing Anne Lister * Emma Donoghue, International best selling author of ‘Room’, screen writer and Academy Award Winner *
Exquisite * DIVA Magazine *
Fascinating * Radio Times Book Club Choice *
How often I have wished for a book like this, which goes deep into the real life of a historical figure portrayed on the screen. * Caroline Donahue, The Secret Library Podcast *
About The Author
Sally Wainwright
Sally Wainwright (Author)
Sally Wainwright is a BAFTA award-winning writer and director. Her shows include Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, To Walk Invisible, Scott & Bailey and At Home with the Braithwaites.
Anne Choma (Author)
Anne Choma is a writer and historical researcher, specialising in the life and times of Anne Lister. She lives in Yorkshire.
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