Wendy Holden is a British novelist of comedies of manners. She's authored ten Sunday Times top ten bestsellers and has sold over three million copies worldwide.
"One of the delights of historical fiction is the what-if factor,
and Holden poses a whopper: What if Edward never really wanted to
be king and pursued Wallis, whom he knew he couldn't marry as
monarch, to avoid the throne We'll never know, but fans of
biographical fiction and British royalty will thoroughly enjoy this
sparkling tale of love and loss."-Booklist
"A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story of strong
upstairs/downstairs women whose lives entwine during some of the
most significant periods of modern British history. . . a novel
that will stand the test of time. I loved it."-Heather Morris,
New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of
Auschwitz, on The Royal Governess
"An intimate view of the royal family at a time of great
uncertainty and change, The Royal Governess is a beautifully
written and richly detailed piece of historical fiction. Marion
Crawford's dedication to her charges, as well as her passion for
education and reform, shines through the pages. Through her eyes,
the reader is transported back in time and thoroughly immersed in
the lives of the British royal family. A delightful read!"-Chanel
Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last
Train to Key West, on The Royal Governess
"Wendy Holden absolutely delivers in this perfect blend of story
and history. The Royal Governess is a fabulous read for not
only devotees of period fiction and the British Royals, but anyone
with a hunger for a well-crafted tale. Lovers of The Crown
will adore this!"-Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Last
Year of the War on The Royal Governess
"A moving, gorgeously written page-turner. We peek behind the
Windsors' swagged silk curtains--the insider details are a total
delight--but the story's beating heart belongs to the devoted royal
governess, Crawfie. Holden takes the reader on a glittering,
unforgettable journey."-Eve Chase, author of The Daughters of
Foxcote Manor on The Royal Governess
"This is a warm and often witty work of biographical historical
fiction that deftly weaves fact with imagination into an engaging
tale of life behind the palace walls. Fans of the genre and of the
British royals will find it absolutely delightful."-Booklist
on The Royal Governess
"Spirited, virtually clockwork enjoyment, humanizing the Windsor
world through the death of two kings, the ordeal of an abdication
and the very real dangers of a world war."-The Washington
Post on The Royal Governess
"This captivating page-turner whisks readers back in time to
Buckingham Palace in 1933...A majestic story that delves into the
incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II before she took her place on
the throne."-Woman's World on The Royal Governess
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