In this captivating episode of the Explaining History podcast, we sit down with David Slattery-Christy, author of "Flyte Or Fancy," to delve into the tragic and fascinating life of aristocrat Harry Clifton. Join us as we explore the tumultuous world of Harry Clifton, a figure whose life story reads like a novel, filled with grandeur, crisis, and heartbreak. David Slattery-Christybrings to life the compelling narrative of Clifton, heir to a vast family fortune that was squandered in a lifetime. An eccentric interwar figure and an increasingly isolated and lonely man later in life, Clifton was the reluctant custodian of a fortune amassed from land ownership over several centuries. His forays into film production in Hollywood made him a target for crooks and con artists, and by his death in 1979, most of the money was gone. From his extravagant lifestyle to his lonely demise, we discuss how Clifton's story offers a unique window into the aristocratic world of his time and the declining fotunes of the British aristocracy in the 20th Century.

You can buy Flyte of Fancy here and David's biography of Ivor Novello (also mentioned in this week's episode) here

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