Before the Crown, Flora Harding
Before the Crown, Flora Harding
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Before the Crown

Author: Flora Harding

Narrator: Edward Killingback, Imogen Wilde

Unabridged: 9 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2020


Synopsis

Before the crown there was a love story… ‘Fascinating…’ Windsor Castle, 1943 As war rages across the world, Princess Elizabeth comes face to face with the dashing naval officer she first met in London nine years before. One of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy, Philip represents everything she has always been taught to avoid. Instability. Audacity. Adventure. But when the king learns of their relationship, the suitability of the foreign prince is questioned by all at court. He is the risk she has never been allowed to take. The risk not even the shadow of the crown will stop her from taking… Step through the palace gates and discover a captivating historical novel of royal secrets and forbidden love exploring the tempestuous courtship between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in the wake of WWII. ‘. It carries so much depth and warmness, and closeness to the characters that you do not want to part from them…a page-turner’ ‘To say that is an absolute understatement. Beautifully written, well crafted and researched. ’ Kim ‘Any…the story is well researched and written so beautifully ’ Lucy ‘What this charming and heartfelt historical romance… never have I felt so romantically moved’ Jena ‘… It carries so much depth and warmness, and closeness to the characters that you do not want to part from them’ Annette ‘I really enjoyed this book… ’ Pat ‘Perfect for fans of ’ Elizabeth ‘This is the story that …I loved every single page’ Vicki ‘If you’re a fan of The Crown, you’ll love this’ Readers are LOVING :

Reviews

Goodreads review by *TUDOR^QUEEN* on August 02, 2020

When I first saw the cover of this book it took my breath away with its beautiful rendering of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) as a young woman, dressed to the nines in a formal gown and sash, viewed from behind. It carried an air of mystery, glamour, and expectation. She married Lieuten......more

Goodreads review by Tina on December 06, 2020

First- that cover!!! 👸🏻 I thoroughly enjoyed this fictionalized account of the courtship and engagement and eventual wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth of York and Prince Philip of Greece. I'm an avid Royal watcher and especially love the British Royal Family so this book was a real treat for me!......more

Goodreads review by Karren on February 23, 2021

Before the Crown is a fictional story about the budding romantic relationship between Princess Elizabeth and the dashing Navy officer Lieutenant Philip Prince of Greece. Princess Elizabeth first met Philip when she was thirteen, he made quite an impression on her and he was her first teenage crush.......more

Goodreads review by Annette on June 19, 2020

This is a story of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece, perhaps better known as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. It brings a time when Philip is courting Elizabeth and fighting an uphill battle of monarchy’s disapproval of him. Windsor Castle, 1943. Seventeen-year-old Princes......more

Goodreads review by Regina on July 13, 2020

Are you or are you not a fan of “The Crown” on Netflix? The answer to that question will likely determine if you’ll have any interest whatsoever in this novel. Personally, I love the show. Watched all the episodes at least twice actually. And you know how it is when you binge a series and just can’t......more


Quotes

‘A wonderfully poignant love story involving characters whose lives we all think we know about’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of ‘I loved this story… it felt like a sneak peek into the Queen’s life’ Glynis Peters, -bestselling author of