Venetia scott biography books

Though much of hit Netflix series The Crown has been true to detail, director Julian Jarrold added in a few embellishments for our viewing entertainment.

One detail that has thrown many fans off was Winston Churchill's (John Lithgow) assistant Venetia Scott, who shockingly died during the Great Smog of that took centre stage in episode four.

The young blonde Scott (Kate Phillips) begins working for Churchill as he embarks on his second term as Prime Minister.

They appear to grow close as the obsequious worker panders to Churchill's every whim and even reads his first autobiography, which he wrote during his twenties.

She catches his attention after reciting an inspiring passage from his memoirs she has memorised, as the show continued to touch on Churchill's egotism.

After visiting her roommate who falls ill during the smog in hospital, Venetia hurries to Downing Street with an urgent message for her bos