We are very pleased to be giving away one of two copies of Wendy Holden’s book ‘The Princess’, to our GrownUps members.
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About The Princess
The Princess, the final novel in Wendy Holden’s trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises Princess Diana’s little-known early years.
A deeply moving new novel about the young Princess Diana
Diana believes in love. Growing up amid the fallout of her parents’ bitter divorce, she takes refuge in romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.
Prince Charles loves his freedom. He’s in no rush to wed, but his family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the Crown.
The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons.
The teenage Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride.
But the route to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own agendas.
When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding day, has Diana’s romantic dream come true?
Or is it already over?
Praise for Wendy Holden’s Sunday Times Bestseller, The Governess:
‘A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story’ HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
‘Brilliantly researched . . . I was completely absorbed and transported’ ADELE PARKS, author of Just My Luck
‘Compelling characters and a wonderful blend of historical accuracy and real narrative drive . . . A heart-breaking study of loyalty and love’ SALLY MORRIS, Daily Mail
‘[A] beautifully researched and captivating novel . . . Wendy Holden’s tender and intimate portrait of Lilibet, the future Queen Elizabeth II, is masterly’ RACHEL HORE
‘A great book for escaping into . . . I loved this!’ KATIE FFORDE
‘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 brilliantly imagined and poignant novel […] of sacrifice, deep affection, strained loyalties and divided English society in the post-Downton Abbey era’ ELIZABETH BUCHAN
‘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
‘Wendy Holden absolutely delivers in this perfect blend of story and history . . . Lovers of The Crown series on Netflix will adore this!’ SUSAN MEISSNER
‘I loved, loved, LOVED this book and if it isn’t adapted for the screen, I’ll eat my crown!’ ERICA JAMES
Author Bio
Sunday Times number one bestseller Wendy Holden was a journalist before becoming an author. She has written ten consecutive top-ten bestselling novels and sold more than 3 million books.
Click here to read an article about the writing of The Princess
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- You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
- Competition closes on the 12th September 2023, winners will be notified via email by 14th September 2023.
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- Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
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