The Days I Knew

She was the most sought afterprofessional beauty in VictorianLondon, the favorite ofartists, photographers and theliterati. She soon caught the eye ofthe Prince of Wales and became hisintimate companion. But, realizingthat her relationship with the futureking of England could not andwould not last forever, she becamea stage actress and in no time wasthe most popular performer in theworld. Lillie's friends included prime ministers andpresidents, millionaires and magnates, jockeys andjournalists. She tells her story discreetly, with verve and humor in this fascinating autobiography.