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As well as , Nick — a historian and author and surely London’s most prominent luxury commentator — writes for periodicals including and . Among his many published tomes to date are the Count d’Orsay biography (2005), (2006), (2009), (2008), (2010), and (2013). Last year, was released to great critical acclaim. In this issue, Nick examines the life of the

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