The Princess: The moving new novel about the young Diana (Paperback) - Wendy Holden

The Princess , the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years.

'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore
'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones
'Perfect for fans of The Crown' Bella

It was all she ever wanted. Until her dreams came true...

The moving new novel about the young 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?

Readers love The Princess:

'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday

'Fascinating'' Woman's Weekly

'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum

'A compelling read' Prima

'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga

'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman

'Will delight fans of historical fiction and British royalty' Booklist

'A fresh perspective on a woman whom many people feel they already know' Library Journal

About the Author

Number one bestseller Wendy Holden has sold millions of books across the world in the course of a writing career lasting over 20 years.
The first novel in her 'difficult Windsor women' series, The Governess, was a Sunday Times bestseller and fictionalised the long-buried story of Marion 'Crawfie' Crawford, controversial childhood governess to the Queen. The Duchess was the second book in the series in 2021, fictionalising the inside life of Wallis Simpson, wife to King Edward VIII.
The third book in the trilogy, The Princess, about the lesser-known early years of Diana, Princess of Wales, published in hardback in July 2023.
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