{"product_id":"9781785908934","title":"Marcia Williams : The Life and Times of Baroness Falkender by McDougall, Linda","description":"Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; government\u003cbr\u003e9781785908934\u003cbr\u003eOver a decade beforeMargaret Thatcher swept to power, another woman was running Britain from 10Downing Street: Marcia Williams was the first ever female political adviser toa Prime Minister and was said to have a powerful grip on her boss.   A brilliant tactician,Marcia masterminded Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson's multiple electionvictories. But misogyny, jealousy, a shocking private life and accusations ofmoney-grubbing and bribery all contributed to her reputation as a public nuisance.   There is no doubt Marciawas outspoken, forthright and, by contemporary standards, deeplyunconventional. But her critics failed to understand her unbreakablepartnership with Wilson - they were politically wedded to each other and equalcontributors to his success.   In this fascinatingbiography, updated with new insight regarding Wilson's Downing Street affairwith Janet Hewlett-Davies, Linda McDougall seeks to rescue Marcia frompreviously dismissive verdicts, suggesting a more nuanced perspective andrestoring this trailblazing pioneer to her rightful place in British politicalhistory.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"The Book Elephant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50733253263693,"sku":"9781785908934","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0808\/6605\/files\/9781785908934.jpg?v=1734624967","url":"https:\/\/thebookelephant.co.uk\/products\/9781785908934","provider":"The Book Elephant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}