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Dorothy Paget Graham Sharpe

Dorothy Paget By Graham Sharpe

Dorothy Paget by Graham Sharpe


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Summary

The fascinating story of a unique character who was one of the wealthiest, most eccentric women of her age.

Dorothy Paget Summary

Dorothy Paget: The Eccentric Queen of the Sport of Kings by Graham Sharpe

At one point in her life, Dorothy Paget was described by journalist Quintin Gilbey, as 'so much in the public eye that she became, apart from royalty, the best-known woman in the land.' Synonymous with Golden Miller, perhaps the greatest racehorse ever to jump a fence, Paget ploughed fortunes into racing and breeding, buying - despite never visiting - the Ballymacoll Stud in Ireland. She also happened to be the biggest gambler ever to walk the turf. Living an eccentric lifestyle, she would spend most of the day in bed and rise at night, placing bets with bookmakers and their staff, specifically employed for these late night duties. She was even allowed to place bets on races that had already been run the previous day. This is the long overdue telling of the life of an extraordinary, larger-than-life character, of great interest to social historians, racing fans, and to those fascinated by gamblers, gambling, eccentrics and absolute one-offs.

About Graham Sharpe

GRAHAM SHARPE is Media Director of William Hill and has written a number of books, including William Hill: The Man and the Business.

Additional information

GOR008727422
9781910497357
1910497355
Dorothy Paget: The Eccentric Queen of the Sport of Kings by Graham Sharpe
Used - Like New
Hardback
Raceform Ltd
2017-03-03
304
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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