The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen

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If you love Jennifer Robson or The Crown you will love New York Times bestselling author Karen Harpers novel about Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

1939. As the wife of the King George VI and the mother of the future queen, Elizabeththe queen mothershows a warm, smiling face to the world. But its no surprise that Hitler himself calls her the Most Dangerous Woman in Europe. For behind that soft voice and kindly demeanor is a will of steel.

Two years earlier, George was thrust onto the throne when his brother Edward abdicated, determined to marry his divorced, American mistress Mrs. Simpson. Vowing to do whatever it takes to make her husbands reign a success, Elizabeth endears herself to the British people, and prevents the former king and his brazen bride from ever again setting foot in Buckingham Palace.

Elizabeth holds many powerful cards, shes also hiding damaging secrets about her past and her provenance that could prove to be her undoing.

In this riveting novel of royal secrets and intrigue, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the worlds most fascinating families, and how its secret weapon of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.

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If you thought the Queen Mum was a benign, plump, cheery old lady, think again. In Karen Harpers novel she is tough, determined, and fabulously gossipy. Reading this novel is like sitting next to an indiscreet royal insider at a private dinner. Gill Paul, bestselling author ofThe Lost Daughter "Harpers enchanting latest (after American Duchess) explores the private life of Queen Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Bowes Lyon...Harpers evocative prose and able plotting make each twist and turn believable. This displays Harpers mastery at fictional profiles of prominent 20th-century women." Publishers Weekly "...readers will appreciate the Queen Mother's story as the woman behind the crown is given a chance to shine on her own with all her faults and glory." Booklist "The Windsors continue to fascinate as we watch a new generation grow up. Harpers novel draws attention to the heroism and strength of the royal family during a trying time in history. A strong selection for those interested in a more personal imagining of royal life at that time." Library Journal Well researched and beautifully written, I highly recommend The Queens Secret. Romance Reviews Today Praise for American Duchess: Harpers latest immerses readers in British high society, with intrigue and gossip around every corner...this tender, well researched novel lets readers see the economic, social, and political highlights of the nineteenth-century Gilded Age brought to life through Consuelo Vanderbilts eyes. Booklist Praise for American Duchess: This absorbing and evocative tale is an excellent reminder of what women have long sacrificed over the centuries for family honor and duty, and how they navigated their circumstances and influence to change the world for the better. Heather Webb, international bestselling author ofLast Christmas in Paris Praise forThe It Girls: The It Girlsis a glorious romp through the lives and loves of the scintillating Sutherland sisters.... Readers who enjoy historical fiction are in for a treat! Hazel Gaynor,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Cottingley SecretandThe Girl Who Came Home

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New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper is a former high-school and college English teacher. Winner of the 2005 Mary Higgins Clark Award for her outstanding novel, Dark Angel, Karen is the author of twelve romantic suspense novels, two historical novels and a series of historical mysteries. Karen and her husband, who divide their time between Columbus, Ohio, and Naples, Florida, love to travel both in the U.S. and abroad.