Lucinda Holdforth

Lucinda Holdforth is the author of five books examining what makes good societies flourish. While working as a speech writer and adviser to senior leaders across government and business, she has written with wit and insight about the women who shaped the culture of Paris, the enduring value of manners, the language of democratic leadership, the downside of modern virtues, and most recently how longevity is threatening our future in Going On and On (2026). Her books are lively provocations – wake-up calls – to think more clearly about the forces and conditions that make for a civilised world.