Pasternak, Anna

The American Duchess: The Real Wallis Simpson

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ISBN 13:
9780008297305
author:
Pasternak, Anna
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.27 kg
Genre:
Biography, Rich & Famous, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.24

Description

The American Duchess: The Real Wallis Simpson A misunderstood woman in British royal history. In 1936, King Edward VIII proposed to Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee, sparking gossip and speculation that hid the real Wallis. This intimate biography seeks to understand her life, relationship with Edward and her place within The Crown. Using testimony from her closest friends, Anna Pasternak reveals a warm, loyal and intelligent woman who was written off by powerful men of the Establishment. This is Wallis Simpson's story as it has never been told before. A fresh perspective on a fascinating figure, this biography sheds new light on one of the most intriguing women in British royal history.

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