Duchess of Windsor

A Memoir of Wallis Simpson

AvDiana Mosley

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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The perfect tie-in with the upcoming film starring Joan Collins (The Duchess of Windsor), Miranda Richardson (Diana Mosley) and the Duchess's lawyer (Isabella Rosselini). Written with sharp intelligence and wit by the Duchess’s closest confidante, Diana Mosley, this portrait offers an unparalleled, look at the woman behind the abdication crisis. Drawing on her own experience of high-society scandal and profound personal sacrifice, Mosley provides a uniquely qualified answer to what truly captivated Edward VIII in his lover and future wife for which he sacrificed his kingdom.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-01
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Gibson Square
Förlag:Gibson Square Books Ltd
ISBN:9781783343010

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Biografi: kungligheter inom Biografier
Sanna berättelser inom Biografier
Europas historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Diana Mitford, Lady Mosley, was the third of the Mitford sisters. She first married the Hon. Bryan Guinness and six years later Sir Oswald Mosley. With both husbands she had two sons, and many descendants such as fashion icons Daphne and Jasmine Guinness. She also wrote her bestselling memoirs, A Life of Contrasts, and The Pursuit of Laughter.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsIntroduction1. A Young Lady from Baltimore2. Navy Wife3. The Little Prince4. Prince of Wales5. Divorce and Remarriage6. Ich Dien7. Mrs Simpson meets the Prince8. The Prince in Love9. Loved by a King10. Storm Clouds11. Abdication12. King into Duke13. Marriage14. The First Two Years15. War16. The Bahamas17. The Windsors in France18. The Brilliant Duchess19. Old Age20. Summing UpNotes