![]() ![]() ![]() Sebba's book succeeds at walking the line between these extreme viewpoints, and I admired her ability to ultimately remain neutral while discussing the woman behind the myths. Wallis Simpson is one of those historical figures that creates extremely polarized opinions, with some considering her to be an evil harlot or even a witch and others seeing her as the wronged, misunderstood heroine in one of the greatest true-life love stories of all time. ![]() However, the concrete facts of Wallis' life are not the main focus of the book rather, her life is examined in an attempt to understand her nature and the psychology behind her actions. Sebba's biography of Wallis Simpson is detailed, in-depth, and captivating. The most fascinating thing about this book for me was the analysis of the complex relationship between Wallis and the ex-King Edward VIII which, as it turns out, can hardly be called a romance at all. Much more obscure are the facts behind the story, and the real figure of the shadowy Wallis Simpson, which Anne Sebba brings to life in this wonderful non-fiction account. Most people have heard of the English king who abdicated in the 1930's to marry a commoner, and of the storybook romance that led him to choose the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson over the throne of England. ![]()
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