The Fools' Crowns: The Court of Knaves

By Hugh Robertson

1937. The Duke of Windsor marries the glamorous and devious American divorcee Wallis Simpson. They tour Germany f ted by the Nazi regime and flattered by Hess, Goering, Goebbels, Himmler and the F hrer himself. Powerful forces vie to exploit the world s most famous couple. Are they merely self-indulgent and naive or active participants in a terrifying conspiracy?

From palaces to corridors of power, from elegant salons and exclusive clubs to seedy back alleys a deadly game is being played behind a glittering fa ade of privilege.

The lives of millions are at stake as politicians and the world s most influential businessmen and bankers gamble on extremely high stakes whilst forming alarmingly close ties with their counterparts in Germany.

A fascinating story of espionage, intrigue, love, sex, politics and high finance providing an exciting but chilling backdrop to the ongoing saga of one of the World s most high profile couples and the events that would lead to a terrible World War.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843965682
• ISBN13: 9781843965688
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Alresford Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"