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First history to explore the women Edward VIII loved before Wallis Simpson dominated his life

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“Rachel Trethewey … discovered vast swathes of previously unpublished correspondence between Edward VIII and his mistress of 16 years. In doing so she also uncovered a really very remarkable exchange of wartime letters between the King and his mother, Queen Mary, which also are unpublished. To me, this is an extraordinary treasure-trove … it sheds new light, just when you think there's no more light to be shed, on Edward VIII.” -- Christopher Wilson
"A must-buy for history buffs"
"Fascinating"
"Riveting"

Before Wallis

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      Publisher: The History Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/02/2020
      ISBN13: 9780750993395, 978-0750993395
      ISBN10: 0750993391
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      First history to explore the women Edward VIII loved before Wallis Simpson dominated his life

      Trade Review
      “Rachel Trethewey … discovered vast swathes of previously unpublished correspondence between Edward VIII and his mistress of 16 years. In doing so she also uncovered a really very remarkable exchange of wartime letters between the King and his mother, Queen Mary, which also are unpublished. To me, this is an extraordinary treasure-trove … it sheds new light, just when you think there's no more light to be shed, on Edward VIII.” -- Christopher Wilson
      "A must-buy for history buffs"
      "Fascinating"
      "Riveting"

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