The King and Mrs. Simpson

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Pub Date 09 Sep 2018 | Archive Date 08 Apr 2020

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In December of 1936, King Edward VIII of Great Britain shocked the world by giving up his kingdom in order to marry a twice-divorced American commoner named Wallis Simpson. “The King and Mrs. Simpson” recounts, in a novella-sized work, the extraordinary love story between the popular king and the enigmatic woman that began at a party in England and culminated with the downfall of his reign nearly six years later. 

In December of 1936, King Edward VIII of Great Britain shocked the world by giving up his kingdom in order to marry a twice-divorced American commoner named Wallis Simpson. “The King and Mrs...


Advance Praise

“... the approach treats them like a story out of a romance novel, choosing the avenue of creative nonfiction and using it well.” --THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

“All the elements of scandal, intrigue, and social criticism, and demands of any monarchy are found in this highly readable book.” --THE CLINTON DAILY NEWS

“This is a must read for those who don’t like to plow through the tomes of history, yet want to know the story.” --THE LAKELAND TIMES

“... the approach treats them like a story out of a romance novel, choosing the avenue of creative nonfiction and using it well.” --THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

“All the elements of scandal, intrigue, and...


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Although i was not completely unaware of the whole Edward/Wallis story, reading this book gave me a broader point of view on the whole scandalous relationship between the two. I didn't like the book that much, because as i did a bit of research on the couple, i realized there were important highlights of their lives that were totally ignored throughout the book. I don't believe the narration was of a neutral nature, rather biased; leaving out the darkest spots of Wallis Simpson's character and other important and unpleasant moments of her life out. But it could be a nice read for Meghan and Harry fans out there.

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This book is a concise look at the relationship of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. It follows their first meeting up until his abdication. It is not an in depth story about their romance and the politics of the day, rather it's a snapshot of a love story that changed the course of history. It's incredible that if Edward hadn't abdicated, Queen Elizabeth would not have been on the throne. There are many quotes from the couple throughout the book and the author's writing style made this book seem as though it was a historical fiction, allowing the reader to be a fly on the wall in the palace, hotel rooms, and chauffeured vehicles that were all part of this wild scandal. The book is written from a neutral perspective so it would not contribute to the many unflattering and probably untrue biographies of the couple.

If you are like the many other people around the world who have become fascinated with Harry and Meghan, whose own love story eerily echoes the trials and tribulations of Edward and Wallis, than this book would be a good read. Or if you would like a succinct account of who Edward and Wallis were and how their relationship unfolded, this is the book for you.

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