Goldsmith: Money, Women and Power

by Chris Hutchins, Dominic Midgley

Sir James Goldsmith was one of the most intriguing figures of the twentieth century but as a billionaire with a taste for litigation he successfully ensured that, for much of his life, his background, methods and ambitions escaped far-reaching investigation. This is the first unauthorised biography of Goldsmith and it deals with every aspect of his complex life. This is a book for anyone interested in how great fortunes are built, the future of Europe, the ongoing controversy over environmental issues and - of course - how a charismatic man can juggle a succession of wives and mistresses. Has he equipped his children to exploit the fortune he has left to build a vast business empire or has he condemned them to gilded obscurity? Goldsmith tells the incredible story of an extraordinary man and the legacy he has left his family and the world.

Genres: Biography

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

CHRIS HUTCHINS is an established author of highly acclaimed biographies of the rich, the famous and the royals. His first, FERGIE CONFIDENTIAL, was an intimate biography of the Duchess of York and chronicled her troubled marriage to the Queen’s favourite son. This was followed by a revelatory biography of the late Princess of Wales, DIANA’S NIGHTMARE, and an acclaimed psychological profile of her, DIANA ON THE EDGE. ATHINA, The Last Onassis penetrated deeply into the world of the Onassis dynasty. ELVIS MEETS THE BEATLES was about the night he took the group to meet Presley and the serious repercussions which followed. More recently Hutchins has turned his attention to matters Russian with fearless biographies of that country’s leader, PUTIN, and best-known oligarch ABRAMOVICH: The billionaire from nowhere. The author returns to the royal stage with HARRY: The People’s Prince.

Reviews

[Tom Mcquillen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too much gossip, not enough about his life or business.

[John Morton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Certainly a character who led an extraordinary life. A bit disappointed on the amount of pages given over to his brother and Imran Khan.

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strange, slightly camp, amalgam of romantic gossip and high finance. Entertaining enough, in its way.