Books by Jane Dunn

Introducing 'Jane's Patisserie Celebrate!', a captivating book penned by the talented Jane Dunn. Published in 2022 by Ebury Publishing, this book invites readers into the world of culinary arts like never before. As the title suggests, this book is all about celebrations and the joy of baking. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Jane's Patisserie Celebrate! is bound to inspire you with its delightful recipes and baking techniques. Jane Dunn, known for her unique style and creativity, beautifully blends the art and science of baking in this book, making it a must-have for every baking enthusiast. So, get ready to explore the world of patisserie and celebrate the joy of baking with Jane Dunn's latest masterpiece. Published by Ebury Publishing, this book is a testament to Jane's expertise and passion for baking.

Jane's Patisserie is a delightful culinary journey penned by Jane Dunn. This book, published in 2021, takes you into the heart of Jane's kitchen, where you can practically smell the aroma of freshly baked goods. The book is a treasure trove of recipes, each one carefully curated and explained by Jane herself. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned patissier, Jane's Patisserie offers a variety of recipes to suit all skill levels. From classic pastries to innovative desserts, Jane Dunn shares her passion for baking in this comprehensive guide. Published by Ebury Publishing, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves baking or simply appreciates the art of patisserie.

Celebrated novelist Daphne Du Maurier and her sisters, eclipsed by her fame, are revealed in all their surprising complexity in this riveting new biography.The middle sister in a famous artistic dynasty, Daphne du Maurier is one of the master storytellers of our time, author of 'Rebecca', 'Jamaica Inn' and 'My Cousin Rachel', and short stories, 'Don't Look Now' and the terrifying 'The Birds' among many. Her stories were made memorable by the iconic films they inspired, three of them classic Hitchcock chillers. But it was her sisters, writer Angela and artist Jeanne,who found the courage to defy the conventions that hampered Daphne's emotional life.In this group biography they are considered side by side, as they were in life, three sisters who grew up during the 20th century in the glamorous hothouse of a theatrical family dominated by a charismatic and powerful father. This family dynamic reveals the hidden lives of Piffy, Bird & Bing, full of social non-conformity, love, rivalry and compulsive make-believe, their lives as psychologically complex as a Daphne du Maurier novel.

This is the first biography of the fateful relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. It was the defining relationship of their lives, and marked the intersection of the great Tudor and Stuart dynasties, a landmark event in British history.Distinguished biographer Jane Dunn reveals an extraordinary story of two queens ruling in one isle, both embodying opposing qualities of character, ideals of womanliness and of divinely ordained kingship. Theirs is a drama of sex and power, recklessness, ambition and political intrigue, with a rivalry that could only be resolved by death.As regent queens in an overwhelmingly masculine world, they were deplored for their femininity, compared unfavourably with each other, and courted by the same men. By placing this dynamic and ever-changing relationship at the centre of the book, Dunn throws new light and meaning on the complexity of their natures. She reveals an Elizabeth revolutionary in her insistence on ruling alone, while Mary is not the romantic victim of history, but a courageous adventurer with a reckless heart. Vengeful against her enemies and the more ruthless of the two, she was untroubled by plotting Elizabeth's murder. Elizabeth, however, was in anguish at having to sanction Mary's death warrant for treason.Working almost exclusively from contemporary letters and writings, she lets them speak to us across more than four hundred years, their voices and responses surprisingly familiar to our own, their characters vivid, by turns touching and terrible.

This is the story of a deep and close relationship between two sisters - Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. The influence they exerted over each others lives, their competitiveness, the fierce love they had for each other and also their intense rivalry is explored here with subtlety and compassion. The thoughts, motives and actions of these two remarkably artistic women who jointly created the Bloomsbury Group is revealed with all its intricacies in this moving biography.