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

by Rebecca Dean

Book Overview

King Edward VIII abdicated his throne for her in one of the world's great love stories - but who was Wallis Simpson? Born into a poor southern family but taken in by rich relatives, Wallis Simpson was raised as a socialite. Between family conflicts and debutante balls, she and her friends dream of their future husbands, and like millions of girls worldwide, dream of Prince Edward, the heir to the British throne who would someday be king. Beloved author...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767930576
• ISBN13: 9780767930574
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 7.9"