Bibliograph

The real Wallis Simpson, a new history of the American divorcée who became the Duchess of Windsor, Anna Pasternak

Type

Label

The real Wallis Simpson, a new history of the American divorcée who became the Duchess of Windsor, Anna Pasternak

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 565-628)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The real Wallis Simpson

Medium

large print

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1084633255

Responsibility statement

Anna Pasternak

Series statement

Thorndike Press large print biographies and memoirs

Sub title

a new history of the American divorcée who became the Duchess of Windsor

Summary

"At the center of the most scandalous love affair of the 20th century, Wallis Simpson was accused of entrapping Prince Edward in a seductive web in order to achieve her audacious ambition to become Queen of England. But in this surprising new biography, Anna Pasternak tells a different story. Although flattered by the prince's infatuation, Wallis never expected it to last. She never wanted to divorce her husband or marry Edward. But she hadn't anticipated his absolute refusal to let her go. Caught in Edward's obsession, Wallis became the perfect scapegoat for those who wished to dethrone a king they deemed unworthy to rule."--Page [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Prologue: The heart has its reasons -- The Prince's girl -- Ich dien -- One and only -- God bless WE -- Down with the American harlot -- Oceans of agony -- The last hour -- The fury -- Untitled -- The Twilight Zone -- A shadow king -- Son Altesse Royale -- My David -- Epilogue: The cedar walk

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