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The Woman Before Wallis

A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal

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The Woman Before Wallis

Written by: Bryn Turnbull
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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“Brimming with scandal and an equal amount of heart...a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of some of history’s most notorious figures from Vanderbilts to the Prince of Wales.... A must-read.” (Chanel Cleeton, New York Times best-selling author of When We Left Cuba and Next Year in Havana)

“Bryn Turnbull takes a story we think we know and turns it on its head, with captivating results.... A beautifully written, meticulously researched and altogether memorable debut.” (Jennifer Robson, USA Today best-selling author of The Gown)

For fans of The Paris Wife and The Crown, this stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson.

In the summer of 1926, when Thelma Morgan marries Viscount Duke Furness after a whirlwind romance, she’s immersed in a gilded world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. For Thelma, the daughter of an American diplomat, her new life as a member of the British aristocracy is like a fairy tale - even more so when her husband introduces her to Edward, prince of Wales.

In a twist of fate, her marriage to Duke leads her to fall headlong into a love affair with Edward. But happiness is fleeting, and their love is threatened when Thelma’s sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, becomes embroiled in a scandal with far-reaching implications. As Thelma sails to New York to support Gloria, she leaves Edward in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis, never imagining the consequences that will follow.

Bryn Turnbull takes listeners from the raucous glamour of the Paris Ritz and the French Riviera to the quiet, private corners of St. James’ Palace in this sweeping story of love, loyalty, and betrayal.

©2020 Bryn Turnbull (P)2020 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage France Royalty Wales Heartfelt Cuba
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A great Read

I found this book very interesting and well written - also well narrated. It was a part of history that I did not know only the final outcome when Wallis Simpson is involved with the heir to the throne and the stories/ gossip about Gloria Vanderbilt
It was indeed a really good read.

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Narration was awesome, taught me about interesting women in recent history.

Ah, the Vanderbilt’s. We’ve all heard of them. But do we really know their story and the story of their closest family and friends, and how they intertwined with royalty? I did not!
The story was interesting and so well written. I loved the breezy descriptions that effortlessly took you back to their lives, making you feel as if you were there. The fabric textures, descriptions of home decor, music and ambiance, the sky colours, people’s expressions.
Very good. Make sure to listen to the prologue and epilogue!

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Exceptional storytelling

The narration and the story are both sensational, of a time in history that still fascinates us.

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History buffs!!

If you love history, I am pretty sure you will enjoy this ... I thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters ... a look back in time !!!

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