Clare Mulley's The Woman Who Saved the Children a sensitive and thought-provoking biography about Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children. HRH Princess Anne has very kindly written a foreward, and Clare has graciously agreed to give ALL her royalties to the charity.

'Mulley makes the most of the contradictions in the character of a woman who had scant interest in children (‘little wretches’, as she referred to them during an ill-fated attempt to become a teacher), yet did more than almost anyone in the 20th century to change for the better how they are treated. She brings to life the world of clever and conscientious upper-middle-class women... in which Eglantyne first flourished... a valuable account of a forgotten life.

Sunday Times, 26 April 2009

An 'unusual and perceptive biography... all credit to Clare Mulley, a past winner of the Daily Mail Biographers' Club prize.'

Dail Mail, 24 April 2009

An 'admirably researched biography... Clare Mulley has done Eglantyne proud. Her informative and sensitively written biography will put SCF's founder, and through her SCF itself, well and truly on the global map.'

The Church Times, 24 April 2009

'This book tells the tale of one of the twentieth century's most inspirational women. If everybody fought as hard as she did for what they believe in just think what could be achieved!.. She led a short but meaningful life - I'd urge anyone to pick up this book and be inspired.'

Paul O'Grady, Talk Show host and comedienne Lily Savage

'Sensitive, entertaining and beautifully written, The Woman Who Saved the Children is an absorbing exploration of a life filled with achievement... A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman.'

Kate Williams, Biographer; England's Mistress, Young Victoria

'Eglantyne Jebb completely revolutionised public perceptions of charity and our collective responsibility towards children. What this excellent book makes plain is that Eglantyne's vision is just as powerful - and relevant - today as it was then... Those who read this book will be inspired - as I am - by a woman who dared to think the impossible and turn it into reality. Her example lays down a challenge to us all.'

Jasmine Whitbread, CEO, Save the Children UK

Clare Mulley's The Woman Who Saved the Children, £10.44