the Princess: moving new novel about young Diana

The Princess, the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years. 'Touching and distinctive . . . what more can one want from a novel?' Rachel HoreDiana believes in love. Growing up amid the fallout of her parents' bitter divorce, she takes refuge in romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.Prince Charles loves his freedom. He's in no rush to wed, but his family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the Crown.The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons.The teenage Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride.But the route to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own agendas.When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding day, has Diana's romantic dream come true?Or is it already over?'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones'Perfect for fans of The Crown' Bella'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday 'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones'Perfect for fans of The Crown' BellaIt was all she ever wanted. Until her dreams came true...The moving new novel about the young Diana.Diana believes in love. Growing up amid the fallout of her parents' bitter divorce, she takes refuge in romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.Prince Charles loves his freedom. He's in no rush to wed, but his family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the Crown.The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons.The teenage Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride.But the route to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own agendas.When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding day, has Diana's romantic dream come true?Or is it already over?Readers love The Princess: 'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday'Fascinating'' Woman's Weekly'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum'A compelling read' Prima'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman'Will delight fans of historical fiction and British royalty' Booklist'A fresh perspective on a woman whom many people feel they already know' Library Journal

Pagina's: 384, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Headline Publishing Group