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Patrick Barnabas Burke Mayhew, Baron Mayhew of Twysden, (11 September 1929 – 25 June 2016) was a British barrister and politician. Early life Patrick’s father, George Mayhew, was a decorated army officer turned oil executive; his mother, Sheila Roche, descended from members of the Anglo-Irish Protestant ascendancy, was a relative of James Roche, 3rd Baron Fermoy, an Irish National Federation MP for Kerry East. Through his father, Mayhew was descended from the Victorian social commentator Henry Mayhew. He was educated at Tonbridge School, an all boys public school in Tonbridge, Kent. He then served as an officer in the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, studied law at Balliol College, Oxford, and was president of the Oxford University Conservative Association and of the Oxford Union. He was called to the Bar by the Middle Temple in 1955. Political career Mayhew contested Dulwich in 1970, but the incumbent Labour member, Sam Silkin, beat him by 895 votes. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tunbridge Wells constituency from its creation at the February 1974 general election, standing down at the 1997 election. He was Under Secretary of Employment from 1979 to 1981, then Minister of State at the Home Office from 1981 to 1983. After this, he served as Solicitor General for England and Wales from 1983 to 1987, and then Attorney General for England and Wales and simultaneously Attorney General for Northern Ireland from 1987 to 1992. He was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1992 to 1997, the longest anyone has served in this office. He was one of only five Ministers (Tony Newton, Kenneth Clarke, Malcolm Rifkind and Lynda Chalker are the others) to serve throughout the whole 18 years of the Governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major. This represents the longest uninterrupted Ministerial service in Britain since Lord Palmerston in the early 19th century. Honours and awards Mayhew was knighted in 1983. On 12 June 1997, he was given a life peerage as Baron Mayhew of Twysden, of Kilndown in the County of Kent. He retired from the House of Lords on 1 June 2015. Personal life In 1963, Mayhew married The Rev. Jean Gurney, and they had four sons. Mayhew's son, The Hon Henry Mayhew, appeared in the fourth episode of the series The Secret History Of Our Streets, discussing life in the Portland Road, Notting Hill, London. Another son, Tristram, co-founded the outdoor adventure company Go Ape. His son, Jerome Mayhew, is the Conservative MP for the constituency of Broadland in Norfolk since December 2019. Mayhew suffered from cancer and Parkinson's disease in his later years. He died on 25 June 2016, aged 86, in his home in Kent. Arms References External links Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Patrick Mayhew "Lawyer and huntsman who helped broker peace in Northern Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2020. "Lord Mayhew of Twysden – obituary". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2020. Bates, Stephen (26 June 2016). "Lord Mayhew of Twysden obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 April 2020. "Patrick Mayhew: Northern Ireland secretary at a critical time in peace process". The Irish Times. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2020. "Lord Mayhew of Twysden". The Times. Times Newspapers. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2020. "Patrick Mayhew's funeral service". GK Church Goudhurst & Kilndown. Archived from the original on 4 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.. Discover the Margaret Mayhew popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Margaret Mayhew books.
Best Seller Margaret Mayhew Books of 2024
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A House By The Sea
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, an emotional and powerful novel by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING A HOUSE BY THE SEA! "A...lovely s...
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A Blessing In Disguise
Elvi RhodesFans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy will love this warmhearted and moving novel from multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Let this story sweep you away! READERS ARE LOVING ...
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The Apple Tree
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, this is an emotional and moving novel about fresh starts and new beginnings by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ...
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The Girls in Blue
Lily BaxterWhen her home is destroyed in a bombing raid over London, Miranda Beddoes is forced to take refuge with her grandparents down on the Dorset coast. With both her parents doing their...
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Nanny
Charlotte BinghamPowerful and heartwrenching; fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will love this Edwardian saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlo...
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Nest Of Sorrows
Ruth HamiltonThis emotional and uplifting saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is a must read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josep...
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The Crew
Margaret MayhewPerfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Donna Douglas, a saga full of the heartwrenching emotion and drama of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.READERS ARE LOVING TH...
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Mulberry Lane
Elvi RhodesFans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will love this compelling story examining how people react differently to change from multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes. ...
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Spring Music
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, an emotional and powerful novel by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING SPRING MUSIC! "All round fantasti...
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The House Of Bonneau
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful sequel to Madeleine written by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING THE HOUS...
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Daughters Of Eden
Charlotte BinghamA riveting story of love and loss set in wartime Britain from the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham, for fans of Louise Douglas and Dinah Jefferies...
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The Love Knot
Charlotte BinghamThree friends make their mark on the world in this captivating and moving saga. From the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham, for fans of Louise Doug...
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The Corner House
Ruth HamiltonIf you like Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson, you'll love this emotional and powerful story of revenge and retribution from the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton. "I b...
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Come Rain Or Shine
Susan SallisFrom the pen of multimillion copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a magnificent and sweeping novel that asks whether friendships really can endure thr...
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Firebird
Iris GowerA sensational story of tragedy, riches, poverty and love from bestselling author Iris Gower. If you like Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you will love this..! READERS ARE LOVING FIR...
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A Whisper To The Living
Ruth HamiltonAn emotional and heartwarming saga set in the Lancashire cotton mills from The Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Hamilton, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson."Very much the successor...
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A Crooked Mile
Ruth HamiltonCatherine Cookson fans will love this heartwarming saga set in Lancashire from The Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Hamilton. You won't want to put it down... "Very much the successor ...
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Our Emily
Mary Jane StaplesThe continuation of a wonderful saga telling the story of a Cockney family in peace and war from multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Kitt...
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Bluebirds
Margaret MayhewFrom bestselling author Margaret Mayhew, a gripping wartime pageturner, full of the tension, emotion and adventure of World War II. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas a...
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Summertime
Charlotte BinghamFans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jeffries and Kristin Hannah will love this unputdownable romantic read from bestselling author Charlotte Bingham. Portraying the highs and lows of lov...
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A Family Affair
Mary Jane StaplesBy Sunday Times bestseller Mary Jane Staples, this is the gripping next instalment in the Adams Family saga. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.PRAISE F...
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Whispers of Love
Rosie HarrisLet muchloved multimillion copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this beautifully moving family saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, E...
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Charlotte BinghamExciting and dramatic but tender and heartfelt; this is a novel that you will return to again and again. From the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham...
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The Mountain
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson, a moving saga of courage, hardship and triumph set in Yorkshire by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes. READE...
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Daughters Of Rebecca
Iris GowerFans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale will love this captivating and heartwrenching saga from the pen of bestselling author Iris Gower. READERS ARE LOVING DAUGHTERS OF...
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The Rainbow Through The Rain
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is an emotional and powerful saga by multimillion copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING THE RAINBOW THROUG...
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The Blue Note
Charlotte BinghamFans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will not be disappointed by this magically romantic and dynamic saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling aut...
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The Pearly Queen
Mary Jane StaplesA wonderfully warm, uplifting and moving saga from multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. Perfect to settle down ...
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The Pathfinder
Margaret MayhewPerfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah, a powerful and moving saga set in the aftermath of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. READERS AR...
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The Little Ship
Margaret MayhewFrom bestselling author Margaret Mayhew, an emotional and gripping wartime saga, full of the tension and adventure of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas ...
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Dream Catcher
Iris GowerFans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale will love this moving, emotional and riveting saga from the pen of bestselling author Iris Gower. READERS ARE LOVING DREAM CATCHE...
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Paradise Park
Iris GowerIf you like Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale, you will love this emotional and captivating saga, set amongst the romantic clay potteries of South Wales, from the pen of b...
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Paradise Lane
Ruth HamiltonThis dramatic, heartwrenching and emotional saga full of twists and turns, leading up to a violent and terrible climax, by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is a mu...
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After Midnight
Susan SallisFans of Maeve Binchy, Rosamunde Pilcher and Fiona Valpy will not be disappointed by this warm and compelling story where secrets from the past threaten the happiness of a small Wes...
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Opal
Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is an emotional and powerful story of a woman who has a dream, and who will do anything to achieve it by multim...
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King Of Camberwell
Mary Jane StaplesThe next instalment of a wonderful saga telling the story of a Cockney family in peace and war from multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Mag...
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The Trap
Mary Jane StaplesA wonderfully humourous Cockney saga from multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. Perfect to settle down with!REA...
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Those In Peril
Margaret MayhewA powerful and emotional saga set in World War Two, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah.READERS ARE LOVING THOSE IN PERIL!"A feel good, love story that ...
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With Love From Ma Maguire
Ruth HamiltonPerfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, a moving and emotional saga of fierce passions set in the Lancashire cotton mills from the Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Hamilton. "Very much ...
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The Moon At Midnight
Charlotte BinghamSet in the small fishing village of Bexham, this follows the fortunes of the characters we met in The Chestnut Tree and The Wind off the Sea. Million copy and Sunday Times bestsell...
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Down Lambeth Way
Mary Jane StaplesThe beginning of a wonderful saga telling the story of a Cockney family in peace and war from multimillion copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Maggie Fo...