The Duchess

The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London life of Wallis Simpson. 'Enthralling' – Daily Mail 'Fizzing with gossip, intrigue and wit' – Mail on Sunday If you love The Crown, you will love this fictional look inside the life of Wallis Simpson... ___________ Love can change the course of history... 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... ___________ What readers are saying about The Duchess: 'A great read, fabulous story line and such a different perspective. Massive fun' 'A powerful read. Perhaps we all got Wallis Simpson wrong' 'Superb and powerful writing! I loved it' 'A great read and I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants a less stilted piece of history' 'A fascinating tale, well told' 'An amazing, fictionalised retelling of the story of Edward and Mrs Simpson'