Gyles Brandreth's is a varied career, from his role as Lord Commissioner of the Treasury in John Major's government to Children's publisher with Andre Deutsch. Brandreth's Breaking the Code: Westminster Diaries has been described as 'by far the best political diary of recent years, far more perceptive and revealing than Alan Clarke's' Times. His last book, Philip and Elizabeth: Portrait of a Marriage, published by Century, was a Sunday Times bestseller. He lives with his family in London.
Completely fascinating - written by the man who really knows * Richard and Judy * Highly accomplished ... there is much here to entertain and inform * Sunday Telegraph * Utterly fascinating * Andrew Marr, Start the Week * Could this be the best book ever written about the Royal Family? ... A masterpiece. * Sunday Express * BOOK OF THE YEAR ... Riveting, gossipy and touching * Mail on Sunday *