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| John Singer Sargent's "The Three Graces" (see below*) |
Dear Bookclub,
August, often the month of summer distraction, lends slight attendance to our meetings. This pandemic-summer had no effect on that pattern; participation numbered a handful. Quick thinking by Julie, as last minute regrets tumbled in, and a socially distanced meeting on her patio took shape. Sue, Julie and I enjoyed a gorgeous evening together, in person. With Anne Glenconner's "Lady in Waiting" to discuss and much to catch up on, we chatted for hours like the old days. It was bliss!
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| Lady Anne Coke, 1950 |
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| Colin |
Wading through the book's mucky entry, the reader's reward was a remarkably clear and compelling sea of incredible tales as Glenconner's extraordinary life unfolded with unbelievable page after unbelievable page. Shocked by Lady Anne's husband's horrible behavior, we longed to have our therapists present to shed some light on that situation. Colin Christopher Paget Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner surely spiced up the adventure. Lady Anne Veronica Tennant, Baroness Glenconner's tenacious ability to carry on impressed.
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| Royal Yacht Britannia |
(enjoyed by Princess Margaret on her honeymoon which included time spent at Mustique)
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| Basil's Bar, Mustique |
Julie discovered enlightening footage of both Colin on Mustique from a documentary and Anne, more recently, promoting her book on British television. Please enjoy these videos:
The mystique of Mustique and Colin, easily observed in this YouTube clip(stunning footage of Christopher):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXNrLP_Q6hc
Lady Anne Glenconner's interview on the The Graham Norton Show(excellent):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7By0ub0B9sk
Our socially-distanced group:
Julie's suggestion for an upcoming read:
1) "The Giver of Stars" JoJo Moyes *chosen
2) "Bad Blood" John Carreyrou
3) "Magic Hour" Kristin Hannah
Up next:
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| Museum of Fine Arts, Boston <Pamela Tennant/Colin's mother> |
