'Gray brings a fascinating lady to life': Baroness Laing reviews 'Red Duchess'

Review of "Red Duchess" by Baroness Laing

Amy Gray brings a fascinating lady to life in her compelling story of Scotland's first female MP.

In her inspirational new biography, Gray tells the story of Kitty Atholl, who took up her post as parliamentary secretary at the Board of Education in November 1924.

Amy Gray tells a compelling story in this inspirational new biography of Scotland's first female MP

Baroness Laing had often wondered about the elegant lady in the portrait hanging in the corridor of the House of Commons, and Gray's book has comprehensively answered her question.

Amy Gray:

Gray brings a fascinating lady to life

Author's summary: A compelling story of Scotland's first female MP.

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