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Antonia Fraser

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Antonia Fraser

b. 27 August 1932

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Lady Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, née Pakenham, is a British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction. She is the widow of the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Harold Pinter (1930–2008), and prior to his death was also known as Antonia Pinter. - Wikipedia

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Biography & Memoir History Non-Fiction Biography Politics & Society

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Marie Antoinette

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Mary, Queen of Scots

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Great Tales of Crime and Detection

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The Warrior Queens

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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Antonia Fraser best known for?

    Antonia Fraser is widely recognized for her meticulously researched historical biographies, particularly those focusing on prominent women in history such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Marie Antoinette. Her work often brings a vivid and accessible quality to historical narratives.

  • Has Antonia Fraser won any awards?

    Antonia Fraser has received several literary accolades, including the Wolfson History Prize for "Cromwell, Our Chief of Men" and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for "Mary, Queen of Scots."

  • Are any of Antonia Fraser's books adapted for screen?

    Antonia Fraser's biography "Marie Antoinette: The Journey" was notably adapted into the 2006 film "Marie Antoinette," directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst.