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The Duchess of Windsor: The Secret Life,Used
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Deeply researched, valuable.'The New York Times Book Review'A shocker . . . stunning . . . absolutely hypnotic. . . . A world of beautiful houses, ceaseless travel, trendsetting fashion, and powerful figures. . . . Fascinating revelations.'CosmopolitanWallis, the Duchess of Windsor, was one of the most famous women in history, the American divorce who captured the King of England, Edward VIII, and cost him his throne. Until Charles Highams 1.3 millioncopy bestseller, much of her life was a glamorous mystery. Now, fifteen years later, major new documentary evidence, classified at the time, makes for a book far more sensational than the original bestseller. Drawing from longsuppressed archives in France, England, and the United States, Higham has uncovered the duchesss passionate affair with a topranking political figure, the dukes romantic involvement with a male equerry, the secret radio broadcasts the couple made to Hitler, and the blackmail plot in Paris that almost brought themand the British royal familyto ruin. This updated new edition of The Duchess of Windsor is essential reading.'Highams best. . . . Serious, deliciously fresh . . . documented by newly opened secret government files in the U.S. and England.'Kirkus Reviews'Smooth and entertaining.'The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)'An excellent biography . . . alert to every nuance.'The London Sunday Telegraph
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of this book are six point eighteen inches in length, one point forty-three inches in width, and nine point thirty-five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Duchess of Windsor' have? A: This book has five hundred sixty pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the Duchess's life.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Duchess of Windsor'? A: The author of this book is Charles Higham, known for his thorough research and captivating writing style.
- Q: What genre does 'The Duchess of Windsor' belong to? A: This book is a biography, detailing the life and controversies surrounding Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor.
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