TOM MITFORD BIOGRAPHY : REVIEWS FROM READERS

 

Tom Mitford: A Fearful Old Twister

A Biography of the only brother of the Outrageous Mitford Sisters, Nancy, Pam, Diana, Unity, Decca and Debo

TALK ON THE BOOK 20 JUNE 2025

https://www.literaturewales.org/lw-event/tom-mitford-only-brother-of-the-outrageous-mitford-sisters/

  

ENDORSEMENTS FROM READERS  :

DM  “ it’s a lot of fun”

CW  “ your book is a beaut and worthy of wider public knowledge”

R W   ( Former Teacher / U3A Organiser )  “Congratulations on your new book; it was exceptional value for money. In fact you had 2 books for the price of one, with Tom starring in one and the sisters in the other.   The fact that I read this opus to the end is evidence of your dedication to this pretty odd family. ”

C T ( MA) Stratford Upon Avon:  “Just to say how much I greatly enjoyed  your book on Tom Mitfiord. I knew a little about him but this told me so much more and in great detail.”

P W ( Cambridge) :   “Impressive research!”

The Mitford Society Facebook Page “Clearly the result of prodigious research, it’s generously illustrated and documents his [ Tom’s ] life in rich detail.

J B ( Cwtch Newport) : " colourful, if not downright outrageous personalities, William Cross has just published a new book about Tom Mitford, lesser known brother of the glamorous Mitford sisters"  

ALSO ON SALE ON EBAY : 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205370860408

  “Tom Mitford : A Fearful Old Twister” Is  available on ebay (and on Amazon) or direct from the author, William Cross.

Email Will Cross   williecross@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Mitford : His Life and Times In An Uncensored Biography

      A TALK THIS WEEK  ON TOM  MITFORD

           BY  HIS BIOGRAPHER WILLIAM CROSS

 FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 AT NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES

https://www.literaturewales.org/lw-event/tom-mitford-only-brother-of-the-outrageous-mitford-sisters/  

A week that sees the launch of the long awaited TV series ( from Firebird) all about the Mitfords. The show in six parts is called OUTRAGEOUS - and will hit BritBox first and is then  due to reach  UK goggle boxes ( at  U & DRAMA Channel) from 19 June. Tom Mitford will feature in all six parts. Hurrah!

Will's biography is Tom Mitford is a very good accompaniment to the TV programme.

                   

The Faces of Thomas David Freeman-Mitford 1909-1945

"Tom Mitford: A Fearful Old Twister" is a full length biography of the only brother of the outrageous Mitford Sisters. Only son of the infamous  Muv and Farve, Lord and Lady Redesdale. 

LINK TO A TIME LINE ON TOM MITFORD

https://jrfothergill.blogspot.com/2025/05/tom-mitford-biography.html

 

Tom's greatest lover was the Austrian dancer and Hollywood actress Tilly Losch ( pictured  below).

Their torrid 10 year relationship was made in hell.

 

Tilly Losch site on Yola mentions Tom Mitford Biography

 

https://tillylosch.yolasite.com/

Copies of the book are available from William Cross.

 

email Will   williecross@aol.com

 

Good priced copies of the book on Tom Mitford are on ebay:

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205370860408