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Tiaras and T-shirts: A Working Life at Sea

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By Muriel Arnold
Published by North Highland Publishing
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Published: Feb. 07, 2012
Words: 76,775 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781906775681


Short description

Muriel Arnold worked for many years as a lady purser on board some of the most famous cruise liners afloat. She takes us behind the scenes and describes the frenetic activity which ensures the smooth operation enjoyed by their cosmopolitan clientele, from millionaires to backpackers. Another world opened up for her when she was appointed Social Secretary of Queen Elizabeth 2 for the world cruises.

Extended description

Muriel Arnold worked for many years as a lady purser on board some of the most famous cruise liners afloat. She takes us behind the scenes and describes the frenetic activity which ensures the smooth operation enjoyed by their cosmopolitan clientele, from millionaires to backpackers. Another world opened up for her when she was appointed Social Secretary of Queen Elizabeth 2 for the world cruises. Cocktails with the King and Queen of Malaysia, counts and diplomats, scientists and film stars are interspersed with boat drills, burials at sea and the emergencies which every ship encounters. It is not all sailing of course and during her time ashore the author escapes to out-of-the -way places; Sabah north Borneo. A buddist monastery off mainland china and a rare glimpse of one of the lonelist islands on earth, Tristan de Cunha. The Book is a colourful memory of remarkable ships which have a special place in British maritime history.It includes a foreword by Commodore RW Warwick of the C.. (Read more)

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adventure, travel, sea, cruise, qe2

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