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  • The Windsors at War

  • The Nazi Threat to the Crown
  • By: Alexander Larman
  • Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
  • Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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The Windsors at War

By: Alexander Larman
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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'This riotous and engaging biography has it all'
GUARDIAN

'As much fun to read as a good political thriller'
WALL STREET JOURNAL

At the outbreak of war, the British monarchy was in turmoil. Edward VIII had abdicated, leaving his brother Bertie to take on a role he never expected: King George VI. Meanwhile, as Edward awaited the decree that would allow him to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, he took an increasing interest in Hitler's expansionist plans. How did this squabbling, dysfunctional family manage to unite in the face of the greatest conflict in their lifetimes? And what was the true extent of Edward's betrayal?

'Genuinely revealing, politically insightful, scrupulously researched . . . has the narrative pace of a champion thoroughbred'
Tina Brown, author of THE PALACE PAPERS

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©2023 Alexander Larman (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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Critic Reviews

"As profound and exhilarating as it is revelatory - and it is highly revelatory. Larman is a natural-born storyteller with a keen eye for a precious anecdote. I relished this." (Daisy Dunn)

"Alexander Larman's masterful follow-up to The Crown in Crisis combines thrilling action scenes with political skulduggery and intimate character studies of everyone from King George VI to his brother and nemesis, the Duke of Windsor. Deeply researched, fascinating and compelling from start to finish." (Dan Jones)

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Absolutely fascinating.

What a wonderful compilation of this part of the story of World War 2. Exceptionally well researched and written. Beautifully narrated. A truly unique peek inside the Royal family.

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