Pamela mountbatten was born at the end of the 1920s into one of britains grandest families. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read daughter of empire. The memoirs of pamela hicks, younger daughter of the. Life as a mountbatten pamela wrote despite my fathers best efforts, the hotel could only find an ear, nose, and throat specialist to help them. As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress edwina ashley and lord louis mountbatten, pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servantsand a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies, a mongoose, and a lion. What the mountbattens younger daughter knew about their. My life as a mountbatten from the worlds largest community of readers. Earl mountbattens daughter agrees to tell all about her unique life lady pamela hicks, whose father, earl mountbatten of burma, was assassinated by. Pamela mountbatten was born at the end of the twenties into one of britains grandest families. Mountbatten was married on 18 july 1922 to edwina cynthia annette ashley, daughter of wilfred william ashley, later 1st baron mount temple, himself a grandson of the 7th earl of shaftesbury.
The story of lady hicks india remembered, 2007, etc. These reminiscences by lady pamela hicks, younger daughter of lord louis and edwina mountbatten, promise to be fascinating. Life as a mountbatten book online at best prices in india on. Much the most original part of this book is the glimpses it gives of a girl coming to terms. I would suggest reading the other 2 books instead of this book unless edwina is major interest of the reader. Louis mountbatten, 1st earl mountbatten of burma wikipedia. Life as a mountbatten, the memoir of lady pamela hicks, younger daughter of louis and edwina mountbatten, has a liberal sprinkling of all the above the clothes, the estates, the royal anecdotes and enough drama. They were always surrounded by staff, police and other people, pamela writes in daughter of empire. A magical memoir about childhood in india by the daughter of lord louis and edwina mountbatten. Nobody exactly knows whether they had a platonic relationship or sexual. The book cites a 1987 article in the new zealands tabloid truth, which drew the testimony of mountbattens then driver, norman nield.
My life as a mountbatten is the autobiography of lady pamela hicks. Lord mountbatten was a homosexual with a perversion for. Two beautiful people, many continents, world war ii, lots of distractions, and even more namedropping. Lady pamela hicks has aptly titled her new memoir, daughter of empire.
My life as a mountbatten, for she grew up in a family where service to crown and country were paramount. Antonia fraser imagine downton abbey meets oscar wilde. The private lives of the mountbattens open marriage. According to a pti report on the book, pamela writes that her mother and nehru shared a profound relationship that bloomed after edwina arrived in india along with her husband and indias. My life as a mountbatten ebook written by pamela hicks. Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a greataunt who was the last tsarina of russia, a father who was grace kellys pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. A solitary child, she learned to occupy her days lost in a book, riding or playing with the familys animals which included at. Fortunately, it also has a refreshing dash of humour and is recounted in a bright engaging voice. Lord mountbatten and his wife eventually agreed upon an open marriage, in order to spare themselves the shame of a divorce. Pamela mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born in madrid at the very end of the roaring twenties. This isa book which will give pleasure to everyone who reads it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
She wrote that her mother was quite madly connected to nehru, so much. Life as a mountbatten is a fascinating memoir by a historical figure who grew up amidst royalty and was an eyewitness to key events. Lord mountbatten was a homosexual with a lust for young boys claims secret fbi dossier compiled by agents seeking dirt on british statesmen during world war two and the suez crisis. The daughter of lord louis mountbatten and his glamorous wife edwina ashley, she was brought up by nannies. She was the favourite granddaughter of the edwardian magnate sir ernest cassel and the principal heir to his fortune. Life as a mountbatten, pamela hicks nee mountbatten, 88, writes that her mothers relationship with indias first prime minister was never physical. A solitary child, she learned to occupy her days lost in a book, riding or playing with the familys animals which included at different times a honey bear. Mom, nehru were rarely alone to have physical affair, says. Life as a mountbatten covers pamela hicks life from childhood through to her marriage and its an extraordinary life.
The daughter of lord louis mountbatten and his glamorous wife edwina ashley, she was brought up by nannies and governesses as she was often parted from her parents as they dutifully carried out their public roles. Life as a mountbatten by pamela hicks, one of the most intimate accounts of turbulent domestic life in the shadow of worldaltering events. The daughter of lord louis and edwina mountbatten, lady pamela hicks was lady in waiting to the queen both when she was a princess and following her. Earl mountbattens daughter agrees to tell all about her. Pamela hicks pamela mountbatten was born at the end of the twenties into one of britains grandest families. Lady pamelas memoir will appeal to those who like to take a peek into the lifestyles of the royal and famous.
Life as a mountbatten, the memoir of lady pamela hicks, younger daughter of louis and edwina mountbatten, has a liberal sprinkling of all the above the clothes, the estates. She is the younger daughter of louis mountbatten, 1st earl mountbatten of. Back then, mountbatten was the admiral of the royal navy. Daughter of empire by pamela hicks chicago tribune. Daughter of the glamorous heiress edwina ashley and lord louis mountbatten, pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servantsnot to mention a menagerie of animals that included, at different times, a honey bear, chameleons, a bush baby, and a mongoose. The book, first published in the uk in 2012, has been brought out in. Daughter of empire book by pamela hicks official publisher page. Jawahar lal nehru and mountbatten mountbatten wife edwina affair last viceroy edwina daughter book taja30 visit. As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress edwina ashley and lord louis mountbatten, pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servantsand a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies.
Lady pamela carmen louise hicks dcvo nee mountbatten. In desperation my father telephoned his cousin queen victoria eugenie ena of spain 18871969 in madrid. Lord mountbatten was devastated by his wifes affairs. Their lives and loves, the author told how the last viceroy of india, who was assassinated in 1979 by an. She is the younger daughter of louis mountbatten, 1st earl mountbatten of burma, formerly prince louis of battenberg, and edwina ashley. A magical memoir about a singular childhood in england and india by the daughter of lord louis and edwina mountbatten.
Nield reveals that he was ordered to take young boys to admirals official residence in dickies hummer, and was paid 5 pounds per week for his silence. When youre related to most of the royal families of europe and a cousin to both the current queen and prince phillip its clear that lifes going to throw opportunities your way that wouldnt be accessible to the hoi polloi. Life as a mountbatten, was first published in 2012 in the united kingdom and was recently brought to india as a paperback. The birth of pamela caused edwina and mountbatten some concern as a doctor could not be found.
Her daughter admitted that even after 1947 they used to exchange letters till 1960 when her mother died. This magical memoir about a singular childhood in england and i. Jawahar lal nehru and mountbatten wife edwina affair. In 2012 edwinas daughter lady pamela hicks accepted that there was a romance between her mother and jawaharlal nehru. The daughter of lord louis mountbatten and his glamorous wife edwina ashley, she was bought up by nannies and governesses as she was often parted from. The book ends with her marriage to interior designer david hicks in 1960 but lady pamela remains a close friend of the royal family. When youre related to most of the royal families of europe and a cousin to both the current queen and prince phillip its clear that lifes going to throw opportunities your way that wouldnt be. Much of the publicity lownies book has received has focused on two rather short sections whether and to what extent lord mountbatten was actively involved in a possible planned right wing coup detat against harold wilson in 1968 is still unknown, primarily due to most of the records being still offlimits in official archives or, in the case.