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The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen

Product DescriptionIf you love Jennifer Robson or The Crown you will love New York Times bestselling author Karen Harpers novel about Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. 1939. As the wife of the King George VI and the mother of the future queen, Elizabeththe queen mothershows a warm, smiling face to the world. But its no surprise that Hitler himself calls her the Most Dangerous Woman in Europe. For behind that soft voice and kindly demeanor is a will of steel.Two years earlier, George was thrust onto the throne when his brother Edward abdicated, determined to marry his divorced, American mistress Mrs. Simpson. Vowing to do whatever it takes to make her husbands reign a success, Elizabeth endears herself to the British people, and prevents the former king and his brazen bride from ever again setting foot in Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth holds many powerful cards, shes also hiding damaging secrets about her past and her provenance that could prove to be her undoing.In this riveting novel of royal secrets and intrigue, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the worlds most fascinating families, and how its secret weapon of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.Review"The Windsors continue to fascinate as we watch a new generation grow up. Harpers novel draws attention to the heroism and strength of the royal family during a trying time in history. A strong selection for those interested in a more personal imagining of royal life at that time." --Library JournalPraise forAmerican Duchess: This absorbing and evocative tale is an excellent reminder of what women have long sacrificed over the centuries for family honor and duty, and how they navigated their circumstances and influence to change the world for the better. -- Heather Webb, international bestselling author ofLast Christmas in ParisWell researched and beautifully written, I highly recommendThe Queens Secret. -- Romance Reviews TodayIf you thought the Queen Mum was a benign, plump, cheery old lady, think again. In Karen Harpers novel she is tough, determined, and fabulously gossipy. Reading this novel is like sitting next to an indiscreet royal insider at a private dinner. -- Gill Paul, bestselling author ofThe Lost DaughterPraise forThe It Girls: The It Girlsis a glorious romp through the lives and loves of the scintillating Sutherland sisters.... Readers who enjoy historical fiction are in for a treat! -- Hazel Gaynor,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Cottingley SecretandThe Girl Who Came Home"...readers will appreciate the Queen Mother's story as the woman behind the crown is given a chance to shine on her own with all her faults and glory." --BooklistPraise for American Duchess: Harpers latest immerses readers in British high society, with intrigue and gossip around every corner...this tender, well researched novel lets readers see the economic, social, and political highlights of the nineteenth-century Gilded Age brought to life through Consuelo Vanderbilts eyes. --Booklist"Harpers enchanting latest (afterAmerican Duchess) explores the private life of Queen Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Bowes Lyon...Harpers evocative prose and able plotting make each twist and turn believable. This displays Harpers mastery at fictional profiles of prominent 20th-century women." --Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author KAREN HARPER is a former Ohio State University instructor and high school English teacher. Published since 1982, she writes contemporary suspense and historical novels about real British women. Two of her recent Tudor-era books were bestsellers in the UK and Russia. Harper won the Mary Higgins Clark Award for Dark Angel, and her novel Shattered Secrets was judged one of the best books of the year by Suspense Magazine.

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• Brand: William Morrow & Company
• MPN: 38141253
• UPC: 9780062885487
• ISBN: 9780062885487
• EAN: 9780062885487

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