from yukon92

Interesting look into the life of Wallis Simpson, aka the Duchess of Windsor. The lady who narrated the audio book did a great job. Book is a bit long, but was a great "read" on a month-long overseas trip.

from etxgardener

When Andrew Morton is the author of a royal biography, you sort of know what to expect. However, to my surprise, this was neither a fawning assessment nor a hatchet job on its subject. And while I didn't there was anything new to learn about Wallis SImpson and her relationship with the Prince of ...

from wagner.sarah35

I'd read a few things about Wallis Simpson previously, but this was the first book I read that traced her entire life. The author certainly does not make Wallis an overly sympathetic figure, discussing her social climbing attempts, resolute pursuit of divorce from two husbands, and lasting ambiti...

from MaggieFlo

We listened to the audiobook on a long road trip and quite enjoyed the story. It's well told, fast paced, quite gossipy but interesting. It's basically told in chronological order from her birth in Baltimore, Maryland, her school years, and dependence on her uncle Sol for a time. Her first marria...