The Windsor Affair

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A scandalous affair.
A power struggle for the throne.
A rivalry between an English queen and an American commoner…

The story of the Abdication of Edward VIII—and the two women at the center of it all.

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Praise for Melanie

Benjamin…conjures up another enchanting novel…
—Booklist

Benjamin [crafts] a compelling, gossipy narrative with rich emotional depth. Highly recommended.
—Library Journal, Starred Review

As Benjamin has proved before, she has a way of animating long-forgotten history.
—New York Times Book Review

Benjamin… knows how to combine research and readability.
—The Washington Post

Melanie Benjamin never fails to create compelling, unforgettable characters.
—Author Lisa Wingate

No one writes of the complexities of women’s lives and loves like Melanie Benjamin.
—Author Elizabeth Letts

As an armchair historian, I’ve always been drawn to stories from the past, stories that still resonate today—stories we may not know or remember. Deeply personal stories that link the past with the present, because history only comes alive when we remember that it was made by real people, people just like us. This is why I write historical fiction; because facts are for the historian but emotions and imagination are the province of the novelist.

I hope you enjoy this site, and make sure to visit the “behind the scenes” pages of each of my books for additional tidbits!

Melanie

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