The Duchess

Wendy Holden

From Shelf: Royal Fiction

The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London 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'