The Duchess Of Windsor
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A biography examining one of history's most controversial royal figures, The Duchess of Windsor chronicles the life of Wallis Simpson — the American socialite whose romance with King Edward VIII prompted one of the most dramatic abdications in British royal history. Written by Diana Mosley, who knew the Duke and Duchess personally, the book presents an intimate and sympathetic portrait that cuts through decades of myth and scandal to reveal the woman behind the headlines. With editorial consultation from Jack Le Vien, the work draws on firsthand knowledge and rich illustrative material to illuminate Wallis's sharp wit, fierce determination, and the enduring love affair that reshaped the British monarchy. Authoritative and compellingly written, it stands as an essential account of a woman who remained at the centre of royal controversy long after the abdication crisis of 1936.
Author: Diana Mosley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A biography examining one of history's most controversial royal figures, The Duchess of Windsor chronicles the life of Wallis Simpson — the American socialite whose romance with King Edward VIII prompted one of the most dramatic abdications in British royal history. Written by Diana Mosley, who knew the Duke and Duchess personally, the book presents an intimate and sympathetic portrait that cuts through decades of myth and scandal to reveal the woman behind the headlines. With editorial consultation from Jack Le Vien, the work draws on firsthand knowledge and rich illustrative material to illuminate Wallis's sharp wit, fierce determination, and the enduring love affair that reshaped the British monarchy. Authoritative and compellingly written, it stands as an essential account of a woman who remained at the centre of royal controversy long after the abdication crisis of 1936.