Karen Dolby is a freelance editor and writer. Among her books are Auld Lang Syne, The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II and The Wicked Wit of Princess Margaret, all published by Michael O'Mara Books. She lives and writes in Suffolk.
Publications
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Wise Words from King Charles III
Karen Dolby
The very best of the King’s wisdom and humour, covering a huge range of topics that have been close to his heart.
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Sea Shanties
Karen Dolby
Pull up anchor, set sail and hit the open water with this wonderful collection of sea shanties and their fascinating history.
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The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family
Karen Dolby
The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family celebrates the flashes of fun and brilliance of the most famous family in the world.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Guide to Life
Karen Dolby
A timely celebration of the many attributes our Queen brings to the nation – fortitude, stoicism, diplomacy, family values, sense of fun and style among them.
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My Dearest, Dearest Albert
Karen Dolby
Using excerpts from her letters and diaries, this book shows the very human face of Queen Victoria, from spirited young princess to caring Queen, passionate bride and loving mother to great-grandmothe
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The Wicked Wit of Princess Margaret
Karen Dolby
Celebrate the rapier-like wit of the royal rebel, the late, great Princess Margaret – or ‘Ducky’ as she was known behind closed doors.
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The Wicked Wit of Prince Philip
Karen Dolby
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE was at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
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Homework Help for Mums and Dads
Karen Dolby
Every parent will be familiar with the cry for help that comes from their child when it's homework time.
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Oranges and Lemons
Karen Dolby
A collection of the most well-known and best-loved nursery rhymes, along with some that may be less familiar.
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Auld Lang Syne
Karen Dolby
Auld Lang Syne is a timeless collection of lyrics for all to cherish.
Our memories are bursting with half-remembered songs. They stick with us in a way that no other words do.
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The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II
Karen Dolby
A beautiful collection celebrating the Queen’s humour, with amusing quotations and stories about royal life.
When thinking of the Queen, our first image is one of dignity and authority.
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History’s Naughty Bits
Karen Dolby
With each new generation we all tend to think of our predecessors as 'old-fashioned', 'conservative', 'prim', 'proper' - and downright dull. The sexual revolution happened in the 1960s, right? Wrong.
