The Duchess Who Dared

Name: The Duchess Who Dared
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800750791
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The Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (The extraordinary story behind A Very British Scandal, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany)

By Charles Castle

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The Duchess Who Dared, by Charles Castle, delves into the fascinating life of Wallis Simpson, the American woman whose relationship with King Edward VIII led to his abdication. Offering a detailed insight into her life and times, the book explores her influence, challenges, and the scandal that changed the British monarchy. This biography paints a vivid picture of a captivating figure who dared to defy societal norms.
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The Duchess Who Dared

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This captivating biography may appeal to you if you're intrigued by tales of resilience and reinvention. It explores the life of a bold and unconventional woman who defied societal norms, offering an engaging glimpse into her world filled with scandal, ambition, and ultimate transformation.

The extraordinary story behind A Very British Scandal, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany.

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Margaret was debutante of the year, the beautiful fairy-tale heiress immortalised in Cole Porter's "You're The Tops" - who ended up penniless and ostracised by her own family.

Legal actions coloured her life; her divorce from the Duke of Argyll was one of the longest, costliest, and most notorious in British legal history. Her diaries and photographs of her with a "headless" naked man were used in evidence.

This sparkling biography draws on exclusive interviews with the late Duchess to lift the lid off her past, and her scandalous lifestyle. The Duchess Who Dared is a fascinating chronicle of a complex, charming, and determined woman.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800750791

Publisher: Swift Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Swift Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Charles Castle Non-Fiction

About the Author

Charles Castle was a South African-born British tap dancer, writer and television producer. He originally published The Duchess Who Dared in 1994.