![]() ![]() So, I prepared a proposal for a biography – at that point there had been next to nothing worth talking about – which my agent submitted and two publishing houses immediately made offers. Ella Princess Saint & Martyr, as the book is called, was really my first historical biography and I have to admit it’s one of the books I’m most proud of. In fact, I think she is actually far more interesting than a great many of the Romanovs, including the last Tsar and Tsarina. I had long been interested in the history of the Romanovs, Nicholas and Alexandra and their family, but was particularly interested in the last Empress’s sister, who I thought had a remarkable life. ![]() What sparked your interest in Ella and what was the initial reaction of publishing houses when you presented your idea to them? Having read up on Ella, I am surprised at how her life parallels with that of her relation Princess Alice of Battenberg. Originally I wanted to ask him about Princess Margaret (a hero of mine) but instead the interview has taken a different direction and he explains the research and process of writing his latest biography, Ella, Princess, Saint & Martyr.Ĭlick here to visit Christopher’s author page. His work, writing about the lives of the Royals, is an inspiration to me. ![]() I’ve recently become friendly with Chris who is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. ![]() My latest interview subject is royal biographer Christopher Warwick, who wrote my favourite book on Princess Margaret, A Life of Contrasts. ![]()
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