Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell review Pamela Churchill Harriman's astonishing life of seduction and power
Briefly

Despite being bullied as a child for her appearance, Pamela Digby (later Churchill Harriman) transformed into a powerful figure in postwar high society, leveraging her strategic connections.
Born into a privileged yet financially troubled family, Pamela's desire for escape drove her to marry Randolph Churchill at just 19, which opened doors to influential political circles.
Pamela's personal and social ascent was marred by the difficulties of her marriage to Randolph, whose resentment led to tumultuous challenges, yet she navigated high society adroitly.
In her later years, financial distress forced Pamela to part with significant possessions, like her treasured Degas ballerina, illustrating the complexities of her life amidst wealth and loss.
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