The Shadow Queen: A Novel of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor - Brossura

Dean, Rebecca

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ISBN 10: 0767930576 ISBN 13: 9780767930574

Casa editrice: Crown Pub, 2012

Riassunto

A reimagining of the life of the woman for whom Edward VIII of England abdicated the throne dramatically recreates her disadvantaged childhood, upbringing as a socialite by wealthy relatives and entry into British society before capturing the heart of a prince. By the author of The Palace Circle. Original. 15,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Even Brits determined to keep hating "that woman" might murmur "you go girl!" by the final page of Rebecca Dean's engrossing The Shadow Queen. Based on Wallis Simpson's life, the novel sympathetically depicts how a penniless, fatherless girl used brains, guts and charm to become the glam American divorcée for whom a king gave up his throne in 1936." –USA Today

“A seasoned romance author brings fresh twists to this Cinderella tale.” –Good Housekeeping

“Simpson’s story is compelling...it is fun to imagine what circumstances catapulted this supporting player firmly onto center stage.” –Booklist

"The book is a mix of fact and fiction that plays out against a background of high-society living, royal house parties, diplomatic missions and the world's involvement in the Great War...Dean's main task is to depict the transformation of an unremarkable young person into the kind of woman capable of motivating a man to give up a country in exchange for her love.” –Star Tribune

“The details of Wallis Simpson's life are well known, but seriously, what was going on in her head? A novelist imagines.” –Denver Post

L'autore:

REBECCA DEAN is the author of The Palace Circle and The Golden Prince. She was born in Yorkshire, England, and lives in London with her husband and two dogs.

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• Editore: Crown Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0767930576
• ISBN 13: 9780767930574
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 423