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Royal Aide's Secret Life: From Palace to Thriller
4 Jul
Summary
- Former royal aide Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton reveals his debut novel.
- His novel is inspired by his mother's secret life as a spy.
- Lowther-Pinkerton previously served Prince William and Prince Harry.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who dedicated a decade to advising Princes William and Harry and supported Catherine in her royal role, is now launching his literary career with his first novel. Titled 'Beyond the Edge of Light,' this wartime thriller is partially inspired by his late mother's remarkable life and her previously undisclosed work in military intelligence.
His mother, Sue, who passed away recently at 99, was an intelligence officer with MI5 after a World War Two service that included being a motorcycle dispatch rider. Lowther-Pinkerton's own career is equally diverse, including service as an equerry to the Queen Mother and commanding an SAS squadron, earning an MBE for his role in dismantling a Colombian drug cartel.
The novel's protagonist, Missie, is based on his mother, a rebellious Englishwoman working at Bletchley Park, whose path crosses with a disillusioned German aristocrat. The story delves into forbidden love, espionage, and divided loyalties, exploring themes that resonate with his family history.
Having previously managed significant royal events like Prince William and Catherine's 2011 wedding, Lowther-Pinkerton now shifts his focus to this new creative chapter, hinting at more stories to come.
