Monday, July 2, 2012

Monday Mailbox


This is where we spotlight the books that came to our home in the last week. Caveat: Monday Mailbox can cause your TBR pile to increase exponentially. Mailbox Monday's  host for July is  being hosted by Mrs. Q Book Addict.    I only received one book last week for review but it sure does sound interesting. I've always been fascinated with Wallis Simpson.
 



Paperback, 448 pages Expected publication: August 14th 2012 by Broadway (first published May 10th 2012)
ISBN: 0767930576 (ISBN13: 9780767930574)
edition language: English

From the publisher:

Two lovers. Two very different lives. One future together that will change history.

When debutante Wallis Simpson is growing up, she devotes her teenage daydreams to one man, the future King of England, Prince Edward. But it's Pamela Holtby, Wallis's aristocratic best friend, who mixes within the palace circle. Wallis's first marriage to a dashing young naval pilot is not what she dreamt of; he turns out to be a dominating bully of a man, who punishes her relentlessly. But her fated marriage does open a suprising door, to the world of Navy couriers – where navy wives are being used to transport messages around the world. This interesting turn of fate takes Wallis from the exuberant social scene in Washington to a China that is just emerging from civil war. Edward in the meantime is busy fulfilling his royal duties – and some extra-curricular ones involving married women. Until the day, just before he ascends the throne as Edward VIII, he is introduced to a very special married woman, Wallis Simpson.

Was Wallis Simpson really the monster the royal family perported her to be? Or was she an extraordinary woman who led an unimaginable life? A dramatic novel, that crosses continents and provides a unique insight into one of history’s most charismatic and multi-faceted women.

What exciting books did you get this week?

24 comments:

  1. Love you 'Caveat' :D Nice book.
    http://booketta.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/books-new-and-used.html

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  2. Hadn't heard of this one but hope it is a good one. Hope you are staying cool with all the hot weather everywhere:)

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    1. The funny thing is last week, it was cooler here than in NY or SC! Not going to stay that way, I'm sure. It will be in the 90's now for the next two months.

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  3. I just read a favorable review of this one!! Looking forward to your review!! Enjoy!

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  4. That book does sound interesting. Hope it's a good one. Have a great week and try to stay cool with this heat!!

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  5. Looks like it could be a really good read. It's an interesting subject, one I just know the bare bones about! Enjoy!

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  6. Never knew about the first husband.

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  7. I'm looking forward to The Shadow Queen, too. Enjoy your week and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  8. Sounds like a good one...enjoy!

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  9. This book looks intriguing.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/mailbox-monday.html

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  10. Lately I have heard Wallis Simpson's name bandied about in some very interesting conversations, so this book indeed does sound interesting to me. I am glad you will get the chance to read it and discover the secrets inside. I must read your review to see if it's one that I must have on my shelf as well!

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  11. That looks like a book my mother would lvoe!

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  12. I've read a few books about the abdication crisis and it's always a fascinating subject. I hope you enjoy this. :-)

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  13. Hi Kaye,

    I am not really one for reading memoirs or non-fiction, so this wouldn't be something that I would particularly add to my list.

    Wallis Simpson and the whole aura surrounding the abdiction, does seem to be having something of a resurgence, here in the UK. In fact this article appeared in one of our newspapers, just a few months ago ...

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2023050/Was-Wallis-Simpson-woman-New-evidence-speculates-sexual-make-up.html

    Enjoy your book and have a good week.

    Yvonne

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  14. This book sounds very interesting. Wallis Simpson is a fascinating woman and I'd love to know more about her. I'll keep an eye out for your review and hope you enjoy this book!

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  15. Great Review , now I want to read it ;)

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  16. That really does sound interesting. I hope you enjoy it!

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  17. This sounds wonderful! I've always been so intrigued by the Royal Family, let alone Wallis and how she completely enraptured Edward. Somebody wasn't thinking with the right head, here!

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  18. I've always found their story intriguing! Enjoy!

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  19. I wonder what Wallis was really like.

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  20. The book sounds like a very interesting read, Wallis Simpson is very intriguing, that was some story.
    Have a happy 4th!

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  21. I love the cover and the story sounds very interesting. how are all the penguins doing? are they melting in the summer heat?

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  22. This sounds like an intriguing read! I will have to keep an eye out for this book!

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