The Duchess
Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction | Paperback Published on: 09/06/2022
£8.99
Synopsis
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Governess.
The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London life of Wallis Simpson.
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.
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781787397705
- Number of pages: 432
- Weight: 340g
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm
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The Duchess by Wendy Holden is an excellent historical fiction novel that gives us a glimpse of the infamous, and often misunderstood, life of Ms. Wallace ... READ MORE
Royal Scandal fabulously retold
Wow! What a fabulous retelling of the Edward and Mrs Simpson story. Having read previous accounts of the scandalous affair between the Prince and his Ameri... READ MORE
A bittersweet and fascinating read
We all know about Wallis Simpson. She was the woman, hated by everyone, who manipulated King Edward VIII into giving up the throne. But what if what we wer... READ MORE
Did we all get Wallis Simpson wrong?
This book actually made me feel quite emotional. The duchess of Windsor was seen as a woman who stole a king from his Kingdom. A wicked witch. But who w... READ MORE
Great read
Firstly my thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
What a truly wonderful book! The story of Wallac... READ MORE
The Governess also by Wendy Holden
I have the book, The Duchess and I’m looking forward to reading it after having just read Wendy Holden’s The Governess: another fictionalised and well res... READ MORE
Antithesis to the vilification
Escaping from a violent first marriage, ambitious Wallis Warfield marries a solid, safe shipping broker and moves to London. Money is tight but Wallis cra... READ MORE
Brilliant!
I received a digital advance copy (e-ARC) of ‘The Duchess’, by author Wendy Holden, from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
Superb and... READ MORE
Brilliant
I've heard about Wallis Simoson but nothing really about the person so I was intrigued to find out more from this book. I know this is historical fiction b... READ MORE
The Duchess
Everyone has heard of Wallis Simpson, but this novel challenges our preconceived ideas about her relationship with Edward, Prince of Wales. ‘The Duchess’ ... READ MORE
Fabulous Royal tale retold
Wow! What a fabulous retelling of the Edward and Mrs Simpson story. Having read previous accounts of the scandalous affair between the Prince and his Ameri... READ MORE
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