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The incredible autobiography from Claire Lorrimer, bestselling romance novelist and daughter of ''Queen of Romance'' Denise Robins.

You Never Know is former WAAF officer and bestselling novelist Claire Lorrimer''s autobiography, containing a graphic description of the six years she spent doing vitally secret work as a WAAF in the Fighter Command Filter Rooms in World War Two. It is the fascinating story of a life overflowing with adventure, humour, tragedy, love, joy and disasters.

Claire paints vivid images of her childhood when her mother, the famous author Denise Robins, entertained pre-and post-war literati at her weekend country house parties. Armed with an old typewriter, a vivid imagination and a passion for life, Claire started writing books during the war. She has had a remarkable career and You Never Know is the intriguing story of a long and extraordinary life.



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A compelling portrait of a woman who knows how to love and live. A natural storyteller tells her won story effortlessly, hypnotically and joyfully. Another winner in a long string of successes * Bookseller *
I found this nostalgic autobiography riveting, reminiscent of Gosford Park. Excellent stuff - I loved it -- Diane Pearson, President, Romantic Novelists' Association

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/02/2016
      ISBN13: 9781473633988, 978-1473633988
      ISBN10: 1473633982

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The incredible autobiography from Claire Lorrimer, bestselling romance novelist and daughter of ''Queen of Romance'' Denise Robins.

      You Never Know is former WAAF officer and bestselling novelist Claire Lorrimer''s autobiography, containing a graphic description of the six years she spent doing vitally secret work as a WAAF in the Fighter Command Filter Rooms in World War Two. It is the fascinating story of a life overflowing with adventure, humour, tragedy, love, joy and disasters.

      Claire paints vivid images of her childhood when her mother, the famous author Denise Robins, entertained pre-and post-war literati at her weekend country house parties. Armed with an old typewriter, a vivid imagination and a passion for life, Claire started writing books during the war. She has had a remarkable career and You Never Know is the intriguing story of a long and extraordinary life.



      Trade Review
      A compelling portrait of a woman who knows how to love and live. A natural storyteller tells her won story effortlessly, hypnotically and joyfully. Another winner in a long string of successes * Bookseller *
      I found this nostalgic autobiography riveting, reminiscent of Gosford Park. Excellent stuff - I loved it -- Diane Pearson, President, Romantic Novelists' Association

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