{"product_id":"9781787396609-the-governess","title":"The Governess","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unknown childhood of the most famous woman who ever lived\u003cbr\u003eAs the royal governess, Marion Crawford played a major role in shaping the childhood and subsequent world-view of Queen Elizabeth II, but her story is largely unknown and has never been explored in much depth. \u003ci\u003eThe Governess\u003c\/i\u003e brings 'Crawfie' to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore there was Elizabeth, there was Lilibet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A hugely entertaining, emotionally satisfying story of love and loyalty'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDAILY MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A poignant, fictional reimagining of a woman condemned by history, with plenty of modern-day echoes'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMAIL ON SUNDAY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe Came From Nothing . and Raised a Queen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drama of the Abdication, the glamour of the Coronation, the trauma of World War II – Marion Crawford, affectionately known as Crawfie, stood by the side of the royal family through it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1933, a progressive young teacher became governess to the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Determined to give her pupils a fun and normal childhood, she took them on buses, swimming at public baths and Christmas shopping at Woolworths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seventeen years she served at the heart of the royal family. But her devotion and loyalty counted for nothing when a perceived betrayal brought everything crashing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis sweeping, sumptuous novel brings her long-buried story to life and shines a completely new and captivating light into the world's most famous family.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Brilliantly researched . I was completely absorbed and transported' ADELE PARKS, author of \u003ci\u003eJust My Luck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Compelling characters and a wonderful blend of historical accuracy and real narrative drive . a heart-breaking study of loyalty and love' SALLY MORRIS, \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'[A] beautifully researched and captivating novel . Wendy Holden's tender and intimate portrait of Lilibet, the future Queen Elizabeth II, is masterly' RACHEL HORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I adored this wonderful book. What a great story Wendy Holden has told' JILLY COOPER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A great book for escaping into . I loved this!' KATIE FFORDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Sensitive, funny and fascinating – this masterful novel gives the reader fly-on-the-wall privileges into the early life of the Queen' FREYA NORTH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A brilliantly imagined and poignant novel . of sacrifice, deep affection, strained loyalties and divided English society in the post-\u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e era' ELIZABETH BUCHAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Wendy Holden absolutely delivers in this perfect blend of story and history . Lovers of \u003ci\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/i\u003e series on Netflix will adore this!' SUSAN MEISSNER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I loved, loved, LOVED this book and if it isn't adapted for the screen, I’ll eat my crown!' ERICA JAMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story' HEATHER MORRIS, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449864171894,"sku":"9781787396609","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_40180322_b1fe9bf4-3ef8-4d2e-b49f-a3f6516d18c2.jpg?v=1772661424","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781787396609-the-governess","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}