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In three generations, the D'Oyly Carte family pioneered the luxury hotel and the modern theatre, propelled Gilbert and Sullivan to lasting stardom, made Oscar Wilde a transatlantic celebrity, inspired a P. G. Wodehouse series, and popularised early jazz, electric lights and Art Deco.
Following the history of the iconic Savoy Hotel through three generations of the D'Oyly Carte family, The Secret Life of the Savoy revives an extroardinary cultural legacy.
'A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy.' Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting
An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject. Williams uses group biography to beautifully illuminate some of London's greatest hotel and theatre landmarks. - Ophelia Field, author of The Favourite
'This is a fascinating story, and it could not be better told. Elegant, great fun, and with a finely-judged personal touch: much like the Savoy hotel itself.' - Laura Thompson
In three generations, the D'Oyly Carte family pioneered the luxury hotel and the modern theatre, propelled Gilbert and Sullivan to lasting stardom, made Oscar Wilde a transatlantic celebrity, inspired a P. G. Wodehouse series, and popularised early jazz, electric lights and Art Deco.
Following the history of the iconic Savoy Hotel through three generations of the D'Oyly Carte family, The Secret Life of the Savoy revives an extroardinary cultural legacy.
'A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy.' Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting
An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject. Williams uses group biography to beautifully illuminate some of London's greatest hotel and theatre landmarks. - Ophelia Field, author of The Favourite
'This is a fascinating story, and it could not be better told. Elegant, great fun, and with a finely-judged personal touch: much like the Savoy hotel itself.' - Laura Thompson
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Biographien |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 352 |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472269805 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472269802 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Williams, Olivia |
| Hersteller: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Maße: | 194 x 127 x 24 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Olivia Williams |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 10.06.2021 |
| Gewicht: | 0,264 kg |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Biographien |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 352 |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472269805 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472269802 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Williams, Olivia |
| Hersteller: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Maße: | 194 x 127 x 24 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Olivia Williams |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 10.06.2021 |
| Gewicht: | 0,264 kg |
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