{"product_id":"9780989099387","title":"Dear Katharine Courageous: The Letters of Sir Edward Grey to Katharine Lyttelton","description":"Sir Edward Grey (1862-1933) was Britain's longest-serving Foreign\u003cp\u003eSecretary, holding office from December 1905 to December 1916. Best\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eknown today for his observation on the eve of World War I, \"The lamps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eare going out all over Europe; we won't see them lit again in our lifetime,\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrey had worked tirelessly to keep the lamps on, while keeping Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand the Empire secure. During his eventful and stressful years in office, and before and after, Grey corresponded extensively with Katharine Lyttelton (1860-1943), the wife of a high-ranking general who served as the first Chief of the General Staff. Though they were probably not lovers-readers can decide for themselves-the relationship was an intimate one, and Grey was able confide in her thoughts and feelings he concealed from Cabinet colleagues and his male friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letters reveal a side to Grey that has not been fully appreciated. He was amusing, shrewd, and humane, and a close observer of individuals as well as of nature. His observations still speak to us. They will resonate with everyone who loves the outdoors and solitude. Those coping with an overpowering grief, with a strong distaste for their work, or with approaching blindness may find them especially poignant. But others not so afflicted may discover they have become kinder, more courageous, and more observant for having read Grey's letters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Brabant Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49849778077936,"sku":"9780989099387","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780989099387","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}