'Utterly compelling. This drink-infused, deliciously gossipy account of a privileged life is guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone lucky enough to read it.' Anne Sebba, author of That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor 'Wonderful prose, telling stories that are hilarious and moving by turns. Immensely enjoyable.' Suzannah Lipscomb 'Utterly glorious.' Emerald Fennell 'Do Let's Have Another Drink is a joyful corrective. A triumph.' Owen Emmerson, co-author of The Boleyns of Hever Castle 'I absolutely adored this book! It's wonderful.

' Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author 'Gareth Russell brings the Queen Mother's humanity, courage and spirit to life in this kick-up-your-heels tale of a singular, extraordinary woman. A compulsive read filed with A to Z anecdotes that give compelling insight into a cherished royal who captured the heart of a nation.' Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Showrunner Truth Be Told (Apple TV+) 'Affectionate, scholarly, and side-splittingly funny. I couldn't put it down.' Adrian Tinniswood, author of Noble Ambitions: The Fall and Rise of the Post-War Country House PRAISE FOR GARETH RUSSELL'S BOOK THE SHIP OF DREAMS 'Like spending time with an amusing conversationalist aboard what the Edwardians called 'a ship of dreams' . Russell's social observations are sharp and witty . the wider history he presents is packed with interesting details.' Times 'Gripping .

the attention to detail is astonishing.' Sunday Times 'Engrossing . This masterly reconstruction renders the Titanic story vital again' Mail on Sunday 'It is a wonderful, multi-angled view of history and grips the reader as compellingly as a pacey historical or epic movie . Russell has written a wonderful book, full of personalities, history but most of all suspense.' Independent.