Overview
A scandalous affair. A power struggle for the throne. A sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. In this electrifying novel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenuetells the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII—and the two women at the center of it all.
“As deliciously dishy as an English cream tea and the royal gossip whispered over it!”—Kate Quinn, author of The Astral Library
Feuding Windsor brothers and their wives—some things, it seems, never change. The Windsor Affair recreates the cataclysmic events that nearly toppled the monarchy and incited the power struggle between Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Wallis Simpson. Told from the perspective of both women, the novel propels readers into the fabulous world of the debonair Prince of Wales, café society of the 1930s, and the glittering private lives of the Windsors. The first novel to be dedicated to this infamous rivalry, The Windsor Affairbrings us all the gossip and intrigue between the two very different—yet perhaps more similar than they would admit—wives of royals.
As Queen, Elizabeth would become the symbol of British pluck and courage during World War II and remain a British institution the rest of her long life. Wallis would be forever forced to enact the World’s Greatest Love Story even after it sours, as she goes from being admired to vilified and, ultimately, pitied. Against the backdrop of the Abdication Crisis, World War II, coronations, funerals, births, and deaths, these two women maintain a biting, sharp-tongued feud—until age and the long arm of history bring about a kind of understanding. For the last communication between these bitter rivals was a simple, surprising message: “In friendship, Elizabeth.”
Review
This follows the lives of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon who was married to King George VI and Wallis Simpson who was married to his brother Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII.
I don’t think I have ever read a book about the Queen Mother. I have read some books with her in it, but not one that put her front and center.
I love anything about the Windsors. And this book pulled no punches. This reads just like a soap opera and I enjoyed every minute of it. Talk about dropping some juicy tidbits! This also brings out the flaws of almost everyone involved. This is such a fascinating time period in history!
Need a story about feuding royals…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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