The Crown in Crisis: Countdown to the Abdication

The Crown in Crisis is a gripping account of King Edward VIII's abdication crisis, offering a new perspective on this legendary story.

Drawing from revelatory archival material and interviews with close friends, Larman creates an hour-by-hour narrative that brings listeners up to the moment when the king addresses his subjects.

The book sheds light on the roles played by key figures such as Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, private secretary Alec Hardinge, and Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Lang, while also highlighting the support of influential individuals like Winston Churchill, Lord Beaverbrook, and lawyer Walter Monckton.

The product provides an in-depth account of the assassination attempt on Edward's life and its consequences, offering a unique perspective on this historic event.

Don't miss out on this thrilling and informative account of one of history's most dramatic moments.