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Diana: Closely Guarded Secret [Paperback]

Ken Wharfe (Author), Robert Jobson (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; New edition edition (28 April 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843170280
ISBN-13: 978-1843170280
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 95,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Biography > British Royalty > Princess Diana

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The author of this remarkable memoir was a crucial figure in the Princess's life for many years. In that time he became a close and trusted confidant. His first-hand account takes issue with many of the the so-called facts about the Princess that have appeared in books and the media since her death, and provides an affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight into this complex, troubled, but ultimately fascinating woman.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Deeply Moving, 26 Sep 2002

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This review is from: Diana: Closely Guarded Secret (Diana Princess of Wales) (Hardcover)

A book that was talked about so much - I just had to buy it!
A very moving encounter of Diana and her life that I felt, we never knew about.
An easy-to-read book, every page and chapter focusing on another part of her talked about life journey.
Although never interested in reading about any member of "The Firms" private lifes, this book was able to make you so part of Diana - 'the lady who just wanted to be loved'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well written memorial., 3 Nov 2004

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I have read many books on the Late Princess of Wales and was left frustrated by many authors so called real accounts of Dianas life.Ken Wharfe seemed to relay his account of his duty with the princess with fairness and warmth.I felt he described her character well,unlike Patrick Jephsons,which was so full or unnessesary jargon I gave up reading it .If you only want to read 1 Diana book choose this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant, 30 Aug 2006

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This is an excellent read. Well written, fast paced and a compelling page turner. Ken certainly had a very close relationship with Princess Diana and the stories he tells are of great interest to the public. He has a great sense of humour which shines through and I think Princes William and Harry thought a lot of him. I don't know what they think of him after reading this book but probably feel a little let down by someone who they thought they could trust.

Brilliant read, you get to know the inside story of so many stories that were reported in the press.

Defintely recommend along with Paul Burrell's autobiography.

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book
This book is excellent. I have read so many on Diana by so many different people involved with her and also her own story. Read more

Published 1 month ago by popcorn

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read on Diana...
Before reading Ken's book, Paul Burrell's books were my favourite on the late Princess, along with Kate Snell's 'Diana, her last love'. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars closly guarded secret by Ken Wharfe
Excellent truthful book, full of compassion yet not flowery
seen very much from a policeman's point of view but very understandable as the " man " comes through. Read more

Published on 18 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Susanne Willshaw

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When we consider how high profile public figures actually live, it's easy to think of the glamour and the money, but this book attempts to show things as they really were. Read more

Published on 17 April 2009 by Jonathan Carr

3.0 out of 5 stars Guarding An "Icon"
This book, well-written with a ghost writer, does more or less keep the interest even of someone who, like me, is basically not very interested by the Diana story (a pretty dim,... Read more

Published on 31 July 2006 by Ian Millard

4.0 out of 5 stars Another piece of the jigsaw.
I found this book quite difficult to get into as the first couple of chapters it seemed to jump about a bit. Read more

Published on 22 Oct 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably the most balanced book written so far
Well written with enough new information to make it an interesting read. Unlike the Jephson book 'Shadow of a Princess' which I found 'waspish', Ken Wharfe tells the facts as they... Read more

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