Wallis In Love

Wallis in Love: The Untold Life of the Duchess of Windsor, the Woman Who Changed the Monarchy by Andrew Morton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A few years ago, I stumbled upon the captivating story of Wallis. It intrigued me so much that I read a few short articles and watched several TV programs discussing the woman who changed the course of the English monarchy. As an avid reader of Andrew Morton’s works, I was excited to discover his book on this fascinating subject. And let me tell you, I was utterly blown away.

What struck me first about this book was its incredible depth and breadth of information. It followed Wallis’ life from birth to death and included numerous new and exciting facts I had never known before. For instance, I had always believed she was a commoner who had risen through the ranks of English society by being a charming and unique character. However, this book painted quite a different picture.

Moreover, the book portrayed Wallis as a woman with a dominant and entitled character. Previously, I had thought of her as strong-willed, but this book revealed that her personality was even more forceful than I had imagined. She was a woman who could never have had enough of anything and always wanted more.

As I delved deeper into the book, I realized that Wallis had done a tremendous favor for the English monarchy. I learned that David was an easily manipulated person with a weak-minded character, and his reign, especially during WWII, could have had disastrous consequences for the country and possibly ended the monarchy’s existence.

Overall, this book was a fantastic read, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the story of Wallis and the English monarchy. However, it also left me with mixed emotions about Wallis’ character. While I was disappointed in some aspects, I was also fascinated by others and gained great insight into her life.



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