{"product_id":"a-postillion-struck-by-lightning","title":"A Postillion Struck by Lightning","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDirk Bogarde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panther Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0586045694\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 x 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition but pages are yellowish white and the cover is dusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative memoir by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDirk Bogarde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers a deeply personal and beautifully written account of the experiences, memories, and reflections that shaped one of Britain's most acclaimed actors and authors. Renowned for both his distinguished film career and literary achievements, Bogarde brings elegance, sensitivity, and remarkable observational skill to his storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of vivid recollections, the book explores significant moments from his life, capturing the people, places, and events that influenced his personal and professional journey. His narrative blends autobiography with thoughtful reflection, creating a rich portrait of an era and the individuals who inhabited it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with literary sophistication and emotional depth, the memoir examines themes of memory, identity, family, friendship, and the passage of time. Bogarde's keen eye for detail and gift for descriptive prose transform everyday experiences into compelling and memorable narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also offers fascinating glimpses into the worlds of cinema, culture, and society, revealing the experiences of a man who witnessed and participated in many of the defining moments of twentieth-century artistic life. His reflections are both intimate and insightful, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the person behind the celebrated public figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent read for fans of memoir, film history, literary nonfiction, and British cultural history, this volume showcases Dirk Bogarde's exceptional talent as a writer and storyteller while preserving a remarkable record of a life richly lived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panther Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67008174391600,"sku":"BestBookCentre__P6243","price":295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-18T181153.771.png?v=1781786525","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/a-postillion-struck-by-lightning","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}