The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London life of Wallis Simpson.
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Author
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Holden, Wendy |
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Pub Date
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09/06/2022 |
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Binding
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Paperback |
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Pages
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432 |
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Country of Origin
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United Kingdom |
'Enthralling' -
Daily Mail 'Fizzing with gossip, intrigue and wit' -
Mail on Sunday If you love
The Crown, you will love this fictional look inside the life of Wallis Simpson... ___________
Love can change the course of history...
Arriving in 1928, Wallis was a divorced, penniless, middle-aged foreigner with average looks and no connections. Yet, just eight years later, a king renounced his throne for her.
How did a woman from nowhere capture the heart of the world's most glamorous bachelor? Wendy Holden tells the amazing story...
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What readers are saying about The Duchess:
'A great read, fabulous story line and such a different perspective. Massive fun'
'A powerful read. Perhaps we all got Wallis Simpson wrong'
'Superb and powerful writing! I loved it'
'A great read and I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants a less stilted piece of history'
'A fascinating tale, well told'
'An amazing, fictionalised retelling of the story of Edward and Mrs Simpson'
