- Title:
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The Governess
- Series:
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Royal Outsiders #1
- Written by:
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Wendy Holden
- Read by:
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Freya Mavor
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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15
- Duration:
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16 hours 53 minutes
- Published:
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January 01 2021
- Available Date:
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January 01 2021
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781867509349
- Genres:
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Fiction; Biographical Fiction; Historical Fiction; Literary Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Audible audio
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Price
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Bestselling author
Sunday Times bestselling author
This sweeping, sumptuous novel brings her long-buried story to life and shines a completely new and captivating light into the world's most famous family.
The Governess tells the story of Marion 'Crawfie' Crawford, the progressive young working-class woman who, as royal governess for 17 years, lived on the most intimate terms with Princess Margaret and the future Queen Elizabeth II. A long-time member of the Windsors' inner circle, Marion had a ringside seat to some of the most seismic events of the 20th century.
The castles and palaces may have housed a family frozen in time, but outside poverty and unemployment were breeding unrest in 1930s Britain, with Hitler's ascent looming. If royalty was to survive, it must draw closer to the people. And so Marion took the princesses on tubes and buses, swimming at public baths, Christmas shopping at Woolworth's.
Marion's devotion meant personal sacrifices, and years of dedication counted for nothing once she published The Little Princesses, a loving, harmless account of life as a royal governess. It earned Marion the Windsors' lasting fury.
This is a look into the childhood of the world's longest reigning monarch: a story of conflict and contradiction, of state dinners and hunger marches, of a left-winger amongst the ultimate conservatives, of a modern woman in an ancient institution.
'A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story.'
Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
'Wendy Holden absolutely delivers in this perfect blend of story and history ... Lovers of The Crown series on Netflix will adore this!.'
Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Last Year of the War
'An intimate view of the royal family at a time of great uncertainty and change ... Marion Crawford's dedication to her charges, as well as her passion for education and reform, shines through the pages.'
Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba
'A brilliantly imagined and poignant novel ... of sacrifice, deep affection, strained loyalties and divided English society in the post-Downton Abbey era.'
Elizabeth Buchan
'Sensitive, funny and fascinating – this masterful novel gives the reader fly-on-the-wall privileges into the early life of the Queen.'
Freya North
'A great book for escaping into ... I loved this!'
Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A Summer at Sea
'[A] beautifully researched and captivating novel ... Wendy Holden's tender and intimate portrait of Lilibet, the future Queen Elizabeth II, is masterly.'
Rachel Hore, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy
'Compelling characters and a wonderful blend of historical accuracy and real narrative drive ... a heart-breaking study of loyalty and love.'
Sally Morris, author of The Handbook of Journal Publishing
'Brilliantly researched ... I was completely absorbed and transported.'
Adele Parks, bestselling author of Just My Luck