Love in Old Age
My Year in the Wight House
(Author) Hunter DaviesQueen Victoria so liked the Isle of Wight she built a royal residence here. Thousands of people got stoned here at music festivals in the late 1960s. And, in the very un-hippyish Covid summer of 2020, Hunter Davies and his girlfriend escaped locked-down North London for a week's holiday on the Isle of Wight, fell in love with its sleepy charm - and ended up buying a Grade II-listed love nest in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde. Love in Old Age tells the story of their first twelve months on the island. It brings together the themes of love in old age; Covid lockdown; rural escape; the anxieties of house-buying; and the history and curiosities of England's largest and second most populous island - all bound together by Hunter Davies's inquisitiveness about people and places, and his irrepressible and ironic sense of humour.
Hunter Davies
Hunter Davies is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster known for his biographies and novels. He is best known for his authorized biography of The Beatles, which was published in 1968 and remains a definitive work on the iconic band. Davies' writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and thorough research, making his works both informative and engaging. His contributions to literature include several successful biographies, novels, and travel books that have cemented his reputation as a prolific and talented writer. Davies has had a significant impact on the genre of biography, setting the standard for in-depth and well-researched works that provide insight into the lives of notable figures.
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