The Woman Before Wallis: A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal by Bryn TurnbullMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before television, scandal and intrigue, especially among the wealthy set, could often be hidden. But when it couldn't, the newspapers blasted the seedy details across the globe. While much is known about Wallis Simpson, the British royal family, and the Vanderbilts, not everyone knows how these names were once all inextricably linked. This historical novel sheds some light on some of the gritty details.
This book has that typical feel of a good historical novel that uses a good amount of real detail to make a compelling story jump off the page. Although it's about people who really existed, it's root in history doesn't take away from a bit of creative license that takes the story to the next level. If you are interested in that between-the-war time period of the twentieth century, this is a great place to start.
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