We think we know Nicola Horlick – the fund manager who ‘had it all’. But the loss of her eldest daughter changed everything. Fourteen years later, what drives her on? ©Dan Burn-FortiBy rights, Nicola Horlick ought to have had just 15 minutes of fame. Those minutes were in 1997 when she flew to Frankfurt with 40 journalists in tow to do battle with her employer, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell. She was 36, earned £1.5m (which was considered loads in those innocent days) and had five children, one of whom was seriously ill. It was quite a good story. But 15 years later the media still hasn’t tired of her. Never mind the fact that she is not so successful these days. After a big bust-up three ... Continue reading →

Waddesdon Manor has been home to the banking dynasty for centuries. Jacob Rothschild explains how an exhibition of modern sculpture fits right in ©Gautier Deblonde'Bad Timing, Lamb Chop!' (2004-2005) by Urs Fischer, is installed in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor, BuckinghamshireAs our car sweeps up the twisting driveway of Waddesdon Manor, all is as it should be on an April morning in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. The lime and chestnut trees are in full leaf; the rolling parkland sparkles emerald-green after a week of torrential rain. Drawing nearer the house, marble statues of nymphs and deities proffer a languid, rococo welcome. As we round a bend, however, an alien hoves into view. Crouched on a grassy crest like a faceless, mechanical toad, this ... Continue reading →