Justine Picardie
Author of Daphne
About the Author
Justine Picardie is a journalist who worked most recently as features director of British Vogue and as editor of the Observer Magazine. She is currently a full-time freelance writer for numerous publications including the Sunday Telegraph Magazine, Harper's Bazaar and the Times of London. She has show more also written several fiction and non-fiction books including Wish I May, Daphne, If the Spirit Moves You: Life and Love after Death, and My Mother's Wedding Dress. Picardie's title, Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life became a New York Times bestseller in September of 2015. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Justine Picardie
Daphnes Geheimnis 1 copy
Coco Chanel - Ihr Leben 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Picardie, Justine
- Birthdate
- 1961-06-20
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK
- Places of residence
- London, England, UK
- Education
- University of Cambridge
- Occupations
- author
editor
columnist - Relationships
- Picardie, Ruth (sister)
Thompson, Elspeth (friend)
Seaton, Matt (brother-in-law) - Organizations
- Lavender Trust
Vogue (UK) - Agent
- Ed Victor (Ed Victor Limited)
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Daphne by Justine Picardie
Thought this would be a lot more interesting than it was. I was bored ... and am surprised I actually finished it.
I found parts of this book to be very interesting and engaging; but by about page 80, I was done. I went ahead and finished, though I will admit to skimming here and there. The author shares her thoughts on how clothing has impacted her personal life, as well as gives commentary regarding the clothing or accessories of famous figures in history. I especially enjoyed the plethora of literary history sprinkled throughout, but the parts regarding fashion houses, as well as some parts regarding random past ancestors, became boring after a short time. There was a lot of name dropping that the average reader wouldn't relate to much. I really enjoyed the chapters devoted to the Brontes.… (more)
Interesting life, was interesting speculation on how much she really knew/collaborated or was just so focused on her work that she deliberately ignored what was going on around her.
Having always been a great fan of Du Maurier's books and knowing a little about her life, I found this book a fascinating read. I loved it as much for what I did not know as for the chance to revisit what I already did. The three stories (four if you want to give a nod to Branwell), which weave between the present day and the 1959-60 era, are well told.
My main reaction to this novel, though, was to yearn for a reread of both Rebecca and the Bronte novels.
My main reaction to this novel, though, was to yearn for a reread of both Rebecca and the Bronte novels.
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- Works
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- Members
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- Popularity
- #26,838
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 47
- ISBNs
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- Languages
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