Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman’s Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue by Sonia Purnell

by Susanna Clarke

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We identified Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman’s Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue as an ideal first non-fiction selection because of its fascinating subject, Pamela Harriman. The daughter of Winston Churchill, Ms. Harriman established herself as a power player for decades through a shrewd blend of intelligence, charisma, and the unapologetic use of her feminine wiles.  

Description: Initially disregarded as a social climber and courtesan, Sonia Purnell discovered a new perspective on Pamela Harriman after fresh research and interviews reframed her role as an elite power player from her early 20’s during WWII through the modern era. Harriman’s fast-paced life put her in the same orbit as the most influential names in fashion, culture, and politics in the 20th century. 

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