Jennie Lee

<p>First published in 1997, Patricia Hollis''s biography of the pioneering Labour MP Jennie Lee (1904-1988) won both the Wolfson History Prize and the Orwell Prize. It is the definitive study of this remarkable woman, her stormy political career, and her marriage to Aneurin Bevan. In a new preface to this edition Hollis adds insights into Lee''s life which emerged subsequent to first publication, and also draws on her own experience as a Labour Minister from 1997-2005.<br><br>''Lee''s lives and loves, passions and drives are beautifully and frankly explored in Patricia Hollis''s compelling book.'' <i>THES</i><br><br>''Superbly researched, engrossingly written, scrupulously honest.'' Gerald Kaufman,<i> Daily Telegraph</i><br><br>''What makes it particularly fascinating is the author''s own first-hand knowledge of politics and of the Labour movement.'' <i>TLS</i><br><br>''One of the best political biographies of recent years'' Alan Watkins, <i>New Statesman</i></p>