Sep 17, 2015 raine, countess spencer a force to be reckoned with and still working at harrods aged 85 countess spencer was the stepmother of princess diana and now, at 85, still goes to work at harrods. According to tina browns book on the princess, cartland once remarked. Following a fraught relationship, raine spencer became a close. In one of the five autobiographies that miss cartland has. Barbara cartland wrote more than 700 books that were translated into almost 40 languages. Raine spencer was appalling, dazzling and pathologically bouffanted. Barbara cartlands daughter, raine, is married to the eighth earl spencer, lady dianas father. Until the royal engagement barbara cartland had been used to ruling her own publicity. Some of her novels were reedited under different titles, and the novels published as barbara mccorquodale, were reedited as barbara cartland. Relatives, diana, princess of wales stepgranddaughter. Lady spencer was also the only daughter of the dame barbara cartland, a prolific author of bestselling romance novels.
Raine countess spencer, the only child of novelist dame barbara cartland, was accused by her stepchildren of selling off a 100 years of family history at the family seat, althorp in northamptonshire. English author barbara cartland and her daughter raine. It was raine, the daughter of the worldfamous romance novelist barbara cartland, who. Raine, formerly lady lewisham and lady dartmouth, and daughter of the novelist barbara cartland, his second wife. See more ideas about barbara, spencer family, romance novels. Raine spencer, countess spencer wikipedia republished. May 22, 2000 in the background to the lifelong role she played as the queen of love, there was one story which always haunted dame barbara cartland, who has died aged 98. The eighth earl spencer johnnie to his friends was the princess of waless father. She wrote continuously throughout her long life, writing bestsellers for an astonishing 76 years. Oct 28, 2019 a revealing new documentary is shedding light on princess dianas contentious stepmother, raine spencer. Raine, countess spencer a force to be reckoned with and still working at harrods aged 85 countess spencer was the stepmother of princess diana and now, at 85, still goes to work at harrods. Details on princess diana and her stepmother, raine.
Barbara cartlands book of love and lovers, by barbara cartland. Raine, countess spencer, who has died aged 87, inherited the unquenchable energy and steely purpose of her mother, the romantic novelist barbara cartland. Raine, countess spencer, was born raine mccorquodale in 1929, the only child of a short union between the army officer and printing heir alexander mccorquodale and barbara cartland. She is the daughter of novelist barbara cartland and alexander mccorquodale.
Princess diana and barbara cartland lisas history room. Barbara cartlands huge back catalogue features hundreds of historical pure romances full of dashing princes, independent and strong heroines, sinister love rivals and exciting revelations brimming with happy endings. Barbara cartlands book of love and lovers, by barbara cartland, page 106. She devoured novels by british author barbara cartland, of which there was an endless and steady. Oct 21, 2016 raine, countess spencer, who has died aged 87, inherited the unquenchable energy and steely purpose of her mother, the romantic novelist barbara cartland. Sep 12, 2017 barbara cartland wrote more than 700 books that were translated into almost 40 languages. Their mother had fled the nest and they did not appreciate the new incomer, though by all accounts it was a good marriage, with. Posts about raine spencer written by lisa waller rogers. Dame mary barbara hamilton cartland, dbe, cstj 9 july 1901 21 may 2000 was an. In one of the five autobiographies that miss cartland has written, she describes the way raine broke. As barbara cartland she is known for writing numerous romantic novels but she had also written books under her married name of barbara mccorquodale and briefly under the pseudonym of marcus belfry. Her parents divorced in 1936, and her mother promptly married alexander mccorquodales cousin, hugh mccorquodale, by whom she had two sons, ian and glen mccorquodale. Barbara creating new novel princess diana grave, study in england, old time.
Her mother was the gossip columnist and in those days sensationalist novelist barbara cartland. After a few years, the marriage fell apart, and cartland, rather scandalously, married her exhusbands cousin hugh mccorquodale in 1936. Her mother was dame barbara cartland, a sort of early 20thcentury e. A revealing new documentary is shedding light on princess dianas contentious stepmother, raine spencer. List of books by barbara cartland this is a complete, chronological list of the novels by barbara cartland, who left behind a staggering 160 unpublished manuscripts, that are being published after her death, known as the pink collection 1. Oct 23, 2018 raine countess spencer, the only child of novelist dame barbara cartland, was accused by her stepchildren of selling off a 100 years of family history at the family seat, althorp in northamptonshire. Lady diana spencer reads a romance novel by her favorite author, barbara cartland. Raine countess spencer, the only child of novelist barbara cartland, died in 2016 at the age of 87, and remains in a grave at londons north sheen cemetery with only a. Bossy, showy, brassy, unsympathetic and businesslike, she was loathed by her stepkids from dayone. Her 723 novels were translated into 38 languages and she continues to be referenced in the guinness world records for the most novels published in a. English author barbara cartland 1901 2000 and her daughter raine legge later raine spencer, discuss fashions before their appearance on the itv programme how to.
She devoured novels by british author barbara cartland, of which there was an endless and steady supply. Barbara cartland leaves nothing in will by paul harris, daily mail her books were said to have sold more than 600million copies worldwide and her wealth was always estimated in at least seven figures. Raine spencer, countess spencer wikipedia republished wiki 2. This is the tiara of the stepmother of princess diana, countess raine spencer. Apr 12, 1981 barbara cartland s daughter, raine, is married to the eighth earl spencer, lady dianas father. Barbara cartland and her daughter raine with images princess. Mar 15, 2017 1901 190179 2000 a ghost in monte carlo 1990 a hazard of hearts a hazard of hearts 1987 barbara cartland net worth birmingham cancer countess spencer duel of hearts 1991 edgbaston england glen mccorquodale hatfield ian mccorquodale july 9 mary barbara hamilton cartland may 21 raine spencer the lady and the highwayman the lady and the. Raine spencer was nicknamed acid rain by the children when she married earl spencer, the father of princess diana and charles spencer.
It was raine, the daughter of the worldfamous romance novelist barbara cartland, who persuaded the henpecked johnny to open his ancestral home at althorp hall year round to sightseeing tourists long before diana came into the orbit of the prince of wales, whom she pursued with the same singleminded determination as her stepmother had her father. The queen of romance is not amused by suggestions that she has been exploiting her new royal connections. Raine spencer princess dianas stepmother july millions of premium stock photos and illustrations created by leading commercial photographers, worldfamous museums, historical archives and private collections. One of barbara cartlands many fans was diana, princess of wales. Lady raine spencer with her mother, novelist barbara cartland princess. Barbara cartland books historical pure romance novels. Raine spencer chaotic aristocratic lives astroinform with. Princess dianas wicked stepmother, which premieres on the smithsonian channel on. As a child, barbara cartlands books were her constant companions. Raine spencer chaotic aristocratic lives astroinform. Visit barbara cartlands resting place visit the grave of the worlds most succesful romance writer the author of 723 books over one billion sales dame barbara cartland launches online tv.
Oct 21, 2016 raine became dianas stepmother after she married dianas father, earl spencer, in 1976. She was the daughter of barbara cartland the famous romance novelist. Raine spencer, nee mccorquodale, was born in newbury, berkshire in 1929, the only child of romance novelist barbara cartland and army officer alexander mccorquodale. List of books by barbara cartland project gutenberg self. When he suffered a massive stroke in 1978, she fought for his life though few gave him much chance of surviving. However her mother later alleged that she was fathered by prince george, duke of kent. Popular barbara cartland books goodreads share book. Four years ago, barbaras daughter, raine, divorced the earl of dartmouth and married lady dianas father, earl spencer.
Please select the books you wish to browse by the filters provided. Angela levin has written the first biography of raine and johnnie spencer, in the course of. Barbara cartlands daughter was raine spencer barbara cartlands son is ian mccorquodale barbara cartlands son is glen mccorquodale. The properties on its books appeal in particular to the sort of wealthy. About the book dame mary barbara hamilton cartland, or barbara cartland, was an english. British socialite and politician from a noted family, the daughter of writer barbara cartland and stepmother to princess diana.
This is the website of the romantic novelist barbara cartland who wrote 723 books in her lifetime with worldwide sales of over one billion books translated into 38 different languages. She was a writer, known for duel of hearts 1991, a hazard of hearts 1987 and the lady and the highwayman 1989. File photo dated 020271 of barbara cartland with her daughter countess raine spencer, the stepmother of diana, princess of wales, who has died aged 87 after a short. In the background to the lifelong role she played as the queen of love, there was one story which always haunted dame barbara cartland, who has died aged 98. Dame barbara cartland, 98, the selfstyled queen of romantic fiction who was one of the worlds most prolific novelists and considered by many to be the planet. She was known for her extraordinary helmet of lacquered bouffant hair and her unhappy relationship with her stepchildren, as well as her varied social life and romantic partners. Dame barbara cartland 19012000 find a grave memorial.
Until the royal engagement barbara cartland had been used to. The present earl spencer, dianas brother, ripped out all raines renovations. She was the daughter of alexander mccorquodale and the romantic novelist and socialite dame barbara cartland. Raine, countess spencer politician, socialite, daughter of barbara. She wrote more than 700 books, as well as plays, music, verse, drama, magazine articles and operetta, and was a prominent philanthropist. Raine spencer a stepmother with attitude astroinform. Raine, countess spencer a force to be reckoned with and. Dame barbara cartland 19012000 was one of the most successful writers of romance novels of all time. Oct 23, 2018 raine countess spencer, the only child of novelist barbara cartland, died in 2016 at the age of 87, and remains in a grave at londons north sheen cemetery with only a small wooden cross nearly. Barbara cartland biowiki, net worth, married 2018 dame mary barbara hamilton cartland, dbe, cstj 9 july 1901 21 may 2000 was an english author, historian, playwright, political speaker, lecturer, media personality, particularly radio and television appearances, and one. Jan 01, 2012 high quality content by wikipedia articles. Good background information could not put the book down. Princess diana 19611997 loved to read romantic fiction. I must admit that i have been prejudiced against this author, but my sin was i hadnt read any of her books.
Born raine mccorquodale, the countess was always a member of britains high. This book is part of hyperinks best little books series. Princess dianas wicked stepmother, which premieres on. Raine spencer, the socialite stepmother of diana, princess of wales, and daughter of the prolific romantic novelist dame barbara cartland, has died aged 87. This is a complete, chronological list of the novels by barbara cartland, who left behind a staggering 160 unpublished manuscripts, that are being published after her death, known as the pink collection 1. She sold over 1,000 million copies throughout the world, earning her a place in the guinness book of records. She was the mother of stepmother princess diana, raine mccorquodale, countess spencer. Ingrid seward, the editorinchief of majesty magazine tells people that things started on a sour note. Barbara cartland how the queen of romance upset lady di. Children, raine spencer, countess spencer ian hamilton mccorquodale. Cover design by francis marshall for the daring deception by barbara cartland 1973. This is raine, countess spencer, who at 85 years old is the unstoppable director of. How could it not be, with the highcamp figure of barbara cartlands.
Details on princess diana and her stepmother, raine spencer. Oct 21, 2016 raine mccorquodale was the only child of novelist barbara cartland and alexander mccorquodale, an army officer who was heir to a printing old fortune. Sad grave of princess dianas stepmother nicknamed acid. But fortunately, one day i read one of her stories by pure chance and i enjoyed it and after this, from time to time, i read some book of barbara cartland and this time again, i have enjoy. See all books authored by barbara cartland, including five complete novels of love and luxury. Barbara cartland was born on july 9, 1901 in edgbaston, birmingham, england as mary barbara hamilton cartland. In her lifetime, cartland 19012000 is credited with having written 723 books. Barbara cartland books list of books by author barbara. The queen of romantic fiction dame barbara cartland is the subject a tv dramatisation sunday night. Dame mary barbara hamilton cartland, dbe, cstj 9 july 1901 21 may 2000 was an english author of romance novels, one of the bestselling authors as well as one of the most prolific and commercially successful worldwide of the 20th century.
Barbara cartlands touch of royalty the new york times. Barbara cartland leaves nothing in will daily mail online. Raine became dianas stepmother after she married dianas father, earl spencer, in 1976. The reliability of kelleys book has been questioned. At aged 23, she became the youngest member of westminster. English author barbara cartland 1901 2000 and her daughter raine legge later raine spencer, discuss fashions before their appearance on the itv programme how to look lovelier in 1957, 3rd january 1957. English author barbara cartland and her daughter raine legge.