The Crown in Crisis: Countdown to the Abdication

The Crown in Crisis is a gripping exploration of how an unthinkable event tore Britain apart in 1936.

With previously unpublished archival material and new interviews with those who knew Edward and Wallis, this book provides a fresh perspective on the constitutional crisis that threatened to topple the monarchy.

Read more to discover the ticking-clock suspense and pace of the thriller that unfolded, and how an influential coalition formed against Edward VIII's desire to crown his American divorcée wife as Queen.

Will he give up Wallis and remain a reluctant ruler, or will he abdicate his throne? Find out in this conclusive exploration of one of history's most dramatic moments.