The surprising life of Constance Spry /

Most people today, if they have heard of her, associate Constance Spry with the cookery book bearing her name. But Connie was much, much more than the author of a bestselling cookery book. She was deeply unconventional, extremely charming and very determined. Spry's life took her from the back...

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Main Author: Shephard, Sue
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Pan Books, 2011
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