Once a King
The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII

There are very few historical characters who I find more frustrating than Edward VIII. Throughout Jane Marguerite Tippet's excellent Once A King, I thought, "Come on dude. Be serious." Tippett created this book by using previously unavailable sources to bring Edward's voice to the fore. As you may h......more

Well researched and presented, I admired the format, making it clear when the voices of the protagonists were being heard. Not so keen on the Charles V Murphy parts, but then I read his book about the Windsors many years ago. Did I feel differently about Wallis and Edward on hearing more of "their s......more

Fantastic glimpse of history. Be prepared for research side journeys on events of the times. Told from the Duke of Windsor's own words and writing for a profile piece in the 50s, the book reveals the inner negotiations before and immediately after the decision to abdicate. The end of the book touche......more

fascinating . I have read so much about Edward and Wallis but these letters and interviews and memos and interviewers and cowriters letters and observations shed a whole new light on alot!I did this on audiobook , which ahd 3 different voices which really made it come alive.......more

I listened to this book on Audible. I have always been interested in the Royal Family. The story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson has fascinated me. The author uses never seen before sources for this book. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have had much written about them and their story is as interes......more