Chris Hutchins Bücher

An investigative biography of soccer's richest Russian oil magnate, now the owner of Chelsea FC. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of his closest associates and members of his inner circle, this book will go some way towards unravelling the mystery behind the man with the billions.

The narrative offers an insider's perspective on the Beatles, highlighting the deep friendship between John Lennon and writer Chris Hutchins during their early days in Hamburg. It captures the band's rise to fame, their shared adventures, and pivotal moments, including Paul meeting Jane Asher and a party with Elvis Presley that led to a significant feud. The book delves into the complex relationships and experiences that defined Beatlemania, revealing personal anecdotes and interactions with notable figures like President Nixon and J. Edgar Hoover.

'Who is Alex? Is he the gifted businessman whose interests have netted him billions of dollars, whose generosity and charm has beguiled the world's elite? Or is he the cold-blooded killer accused by the French police of poisoning his lover? A ruthless but brilliant conman who made millions by creating a fictitious persona?' Alexandre Despallières bewitched everyone he met with his disarming good looks and killer charm. But this had tragic consequences for many he got close to, as he left a trail of suspicious deaths in his wake. Posing as a billionaire businessman dying of an inoperable brain tumour, Despallières seduced and married music industry legend Peter Ikin in 2008. Just one month later, Ikin died of a paracetamol overdose and Despallières was set to inherit his estate, worth millions, through a forged will. As investigations unfolded, other suspected victims emerged, including Despallières's own parents. Others narrowly managed to escape a similar fate, such as a Hollywood heiress, who Despallières convinced to adopt him, and conned her out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Despallières died in 2022, just before he was due to stand trial, leaving unanswered questions behind. In Love Until Death, Chris Hutchins untangles Despallières's web of deceit, and gains the trust of Despallières himself, who reveals his version of events for the first time.

This biography chronicles the remarkable life of an extraordinary family, focusing on Sir James Goldsmith, a businessman who amassed over a billion pounds through daring takeover deals in Europe and the United States. His journey began with a significant win at Windsor races as a schoolboy, paving the way for his future success. However, the Goldsmith saga extends beyond business achievements. At just 20, Goldsmith eloped with the teenage daughter of a Bolivian multimillionaire, making headlines worldwide. Tragically, his bride, Isabel Patino, died shortly after giving birth, leading to a bitter custody battle with her mother. To cope with his grief, Goldsmith immersed himself in business, eventually establishing his first fortune. He later married his secretary, who was succeeded by the former Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, a close friend of Princess Diana. Goldsmith's romantic life was equally storied, including a relationship with French aristocrat Laure Boulay de la Meurthe. Among his eight children, daughter Jemima gained international recognition through her marriage to former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan. Goldsmith owned several lavish homes worldwide and maintained a fleet of three aircraft. His political ambitions were equally grand, exemplified by his investment of 20 million into the Eurosceptic Referendum Party during the 1997 general election.

Spells out the untold secrets Diana discovered about her husband's deeply flawed family, highlighting the relationship between each member of the Royal Family and the Princess of Wales and how they changed.