The Windsors at War - As seen on Channel 4’s Edward vs GeorgeAlexander LarmanLabel: Weidenfeld & NicolsonDescription: 'This riotous and engaging biography has it all'GUARDIAN'As much fun to read as a good political thriller'WALL STREET JOURNALThe book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarAt 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
"The Windsors at War is an ideal book for fans of royal history and the Channel 4 series, Edward vs George."
