{"product_id":"gone-with-the-windsors-9780007146765","title":"Gone With the Windsors","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hilarious and touching novel from Laurie Graham – the fictional diary of the Queen’s best friend in pre-war London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Told in the breathless style of Anita Loos's “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, but with the waspish humour of Nancy Mitford, the novel captures the mood of the era with near-flawless accuracy.' The Times\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘As fresh and tangy as Wally's favourite dinner party dessert, strawberry sherbet. Maybell Brumby is a wonderfully sassy creation.' Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e'The story of Edward, Mrs Simpson and the abdication crisis might be familiar enough. Graham's gift is imagining the details.' Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘Refreshing, honest and very funny. It’s the best kind of popular women’s fiction – enjoyable without being thoughtless, smart without being superficial.’ The Scotsman\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘As fascinating for what it says about the interwar traffic between British and American high society as the ensuing scandal at court.’ Emma Hagestadt, Independent\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘The story is an absolute pleasure to read from start to finish. By infusing her sharp satire and meticulous social observation with a certain sweetness, Laurie Graham proves herself a master of showing without ever needing to tell.' Kate Riordan, Time Out\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘A vivid, creative storyteller.’ Judith Flanders, Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766676554071,"sku":"9780007146765","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780007146765.jpg?v=1758710819","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/gone-with-the-windsors-9780007146765","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}