The Darkness of Wallis Simpson by Rose Tremain

The Darkness of Wallis Simpson

Rose Tremain

224 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

fiction historical short stories reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate imaginative, character-driven stories blending historical intrigue with surreal twists, exploring themes of isolation and the human condition through elegant, reflective prose.

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From the author of The Gustav SonataWallis Simpson, the twice-divorced American woman for whom Edward Vlll abdicated in 1936, ended her life as the prisoner of her lawyer who would not allow anyone - friend, foe or journalist - to visit her in her...

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