The Duchess of Windsor
A Memoir of Wallis Simpson
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-78334-301-0 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect tie-in with the upcoming film starring Joan Collins (The Duchess of Windsor), Miranda Richardson (Diana Mosley) and the Duchess's lawyer (Isabella Rosselini). Written with sharp intelligence and wit by the Duchess's closest confidante, Diana Mosley, this portrait offers an unparalleled, look at the woman behind the abdication crisis. Drawing on her own experience of high-society scandal and profound personal sacrifice, Mosley provides a uniquely qualified answer to what truly captivated Edward VIII in his lover and future wife for which he sacrificed his kingdom.
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Edition
Media tie-in
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Media tie-in
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78334-301-0 (9781783343010)
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Person
Diana Mitford, Lady Mosley, was the third of the Mitford sisters. She first married the Hon. Bryan Guinness and six years later Sir Oswald Mosley. With both husbands she had two sons, and many descendants such as fashion icons Daphne and Jasmine Guinness. She also wrote her bestselling memoirs, A Life of Contrasts, and The Pursuit of Laughter.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. A Young Lady from Baltimore
2. Navy Wife
3. The Little Prince
4. Prince of Wales
5. Divorce and Remarriage
6. Ich Dien
7. Mrs Simpson meets the Prince
8. The Prince in Love
9. Loved by a King
10. Storm Clouds
11. Abdication
12. King into Duke
13. Marriage
14. The First Two Years
15. War
16. The Bahamas
17. The Windsors in France
18. The Brilliant Duchess
19. Old Age
20. Summing Up
Notes
Introduction
1. A Young Lady from Baltimore
2. Navy Wife
3. The Little Prince
4. Prince of Wales
5. Divorce and Remarriage
6. Ich Dien
7. Mrs Simpson meets the Prince
8. The Prince in Love
9. Loved by a King
10. Storm Clouds
11. Abdication
12. King into Duke
13. Marriage
14. The First Two Years
15. War
16. The Bahamas
17. The Windsors in France
18. The Brilliant Duchess
19. Old Age
20. Summing Up
Notes