WOMEN AND THEIR JEWELS (HB)

For Wallis Simpson, after the throne had passed her by, her jewelled treasures were her solace. As for Maria Callas, the soprano amassed diamonds and rubies to ward off the poverty of her childhood. Barbara Hutton, America's most famous poor little rich girl, went around wearing a tiara, demanding to be called a princess. These are just a few of the names included in this gloriously illustrated book. David Lelait-Helo stares into the jewellery boxes of these illustrious women to discover their hearts and their minds.