On the other hand, is Dr. Potter a geologist who is the husband to Beatrice who is George’s sister. He is a little pompous and a verbose man who is very observant too.

Some of these included the single American urban planner, a German prisoner of war, the married American medical student, the married antique dealer, and the fat physics professor. In my previous review I also mentioned that it's always hard to compare performances across different eras; however, in a prime example of what makes this book so different to a more conventional biography, Wilson has actually done exactly that.

There certainly is. Obviously both books have to cover some of the same ground, but each does it in his own style, and focuses on different things. It was not a surprise to discover that Burton would go considerably faster with today's kit, but the real benefit of the test is to predict with considerable confidence that she would still hold the women's record for every standard distance – except for one, the 10-mile time trial. Even then her record stood for 43 years at this very popular distance. Given that he lives in Victorian society, he has to live with the associated guilt of living a very unorthodox lifestyle.

The pair would then divorce in 1959 even though Beryl Bainbridge had relationships with several men during and after her marriage.The Award, which first took place in 1989 and is now the longest-established competition in the industry, is dedicated to rewarding excellence in sports writing, providing authors and publishers with a platform to showcase and promote their books.

Jeremy Wilson’s book, Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton, has been crowned the 2022 winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award at an official ceremony today (1 December), at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, in London. Last time I wrote a review about a biography of Beryl Burton (which is not something you get to say very often), I questioned why it had taken so long for one to appear; now I am wondering why we have another one already! I’d never heard of Beryl Burton before getting this for Christmas. Which isn’t a surprise (the entire premise of the book is that she’s one of the UK’s most unknown sporting legends), but is at least a bit weird given my general interest in arcane sporting history. That fact isn’t a barrier to enjoying the book if you like any form of sport and/or are interested in what makes some people push themselves so hard even when there’s clearly no gain to be had.The Italian-owned factory, for the most part, employs Italian workers but Brenda and Freda the lead protagonists who have an uneasy friendship are English. The author had been exposed to films and drama from a very early age and this made her appreciate the written word more than the spoken one. This would perhaps explain why she would become so obsessed with rhythmic prose and how it needed to sound when spoken out loud. Beryl Matthews is a renowned British author of historical mystery, historical romance, and historical fiction novels. She has written several successful standalone novels in her career and a book series called the Webster Family series. Some of the popular standalone books written by her include Two Strangers, The Forgotten Family, Battles Lost and Won, Diamonds in the Dust, Fighting the Shadows, The Day Will Come, The Uncertain Years, Hold On To Your Dreams, etc. Beryl was born and raised in London and currently resides in Hampshire. While growing up, she was surrounded by avid and enthusiastic readers in her family. She claims that books have been an important part of her entire life. Beryl has learned a lot from books and considers them responsible for the way her personality has shaped up. During her young age, Beryl dreamed of becoming a singer. But, there were not enough funds with her parents to help her pursue her dream. So, she shifted her focus towards earning money and joined an office. What comes through from the book is that Beryl Burton was *extraordinary*. Her longevity in winning national and world titles in women’s cycling, the totally entrenched sexism she had to combat in doing so (she never got to compete in an Olympics, and her world races were squeezed in around the men), and the fact that she was breaking men’s records while doing it are basically without parallel in any other sport. The book doesn’t gloss over (in fact it highlights) just how challenging she inevitably was as a person in doing that - I can’t even imagine what it was like for her daughter competing against her, especially as Burton was totally unable to stop cycling competitively even into her 50s. Myrtle idolizes George but the circumstances of their relationship are not that clear. When Myrtle turns 20 in 1854, they embark on a sexual relationship even though George is married.

Beryl is said to have worked on a post as low as a tea-girl and going all the way up to be a credit controller. The hobbies of author Beryl include reading, playing golf, writing, and swimming. Beryl grew up during the time of the Second World War. Before deciding to try her hand at writing fiction, she worked in various jobs. Working in an aircraft factory’s inspection office was one of them. After she left this job, Beryl started focusing on honing her writing skills and writing her first book. She was 71 years old when her first book was published. The Open Door is the novel with which she made her debut in the field of writing. Since then, she has penned more than 20 novels. Beryl was a part of a writers’ group when she was working on her first novel. For the first time, he also provides the jaw-dropping answer to how fast she would still be on modern cycling technology. The previous book was William Fotheringham's The Greatest, which I said gave 'one of the most dominant cyclists of all time...the biography she deserves.' Wilson is obviously aware of Fotheringham's work, as it is listed in his bibliography, so is there anything to be gained from his one? A marvellous book. Gives a real insight into Beryl and the times. For the first time I feel like I really know her and questions have been answered. So wonderfully researched, so many things I didn't know! It really puts her on the roster of legends'. - Maxine PeakeShe was practically invincible in time trials, finishing as Best All-Rounder for 25 consecutive years and setting a world record in 1967 for the distance covered in 12 hours that beat the men. She won multiple world titles, even when the distances didn't play to her strengths. But her achievements were limited by discrimination from the cycling authorities, and by her strictly amateur status against state-sponsored rivals from Eastern Bloc nations. Just as Fotheringham was impressively thorough with his research, so was Wilson – and he even managed to access some 'previously unseen correspondence and photographs'. Entry to the 35th William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award is now open. For more information about the Award and to enter, please visit: https://news.williamhill.com/sport/sports-book-of-the-year/ The work follows the life and times of Morgan who feels that his destiny is to be a participant as opposed to a spectator of major events. He could not expect any less, given that he is related to the great J.P. Morgan. From the 50s to the 80s, Beryl dominated women’s cycling racing in the UK, winning over 90 domestic championships and seven world titles, setting numerous national records.