Nebezpečné ambice Windsorových – Blalock Georgie (2025)

A novel about the Crown, a conspiracy, and the Duchess of Windsor.

American Amelia Montague defied her family five years ago and married the man of her heart, for which she paid a high price. Her family disowned her, and after her husband's death, she was left without means. To make a living and pay off her husband's debts, she gratefully accepted an offer to work in France as the personal secretary to her cousin Wallis Simpson. She has no choice but to succeed and hope that with the support of Aunt Bessie, she will have a positive influence on Wallis and the Duke of Windsor.

Over the next two years, Amelia realizes that life with the Windsors is not as great as it seems. Beneath the facade of a loving couple simmers Wallis's anger over thwarted ambitions, and it soon becomes clear that the Duchess and Duke are self-centered supporters of Nazism, selfishly promoting only their own interests.

When Germany invades France and the Windsors leave their secretary to fend for herself against the Gestapo, Amelia finds herself in an unenviable position. Ultimately, she begins working for the most unlikely employers: MI5 and the FBI. She is persuaded to go undercover and join the Windsors in Nassau. Her...