Traitor King

"Traitor King" by Andrew Lownie offers a compelling and meticulously researched exploration of the post-abdication lives of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, based on previously unexplored archives. The book delves into the couple's obsession with status, financial exploitation, and media manipulation, revealing a turbulent world marked by treachery and betrayal. It also touches on the controversial elements of their exile, including allegations of Nazi recruitment, and provides insights into the royal family’s complex feelings toward the Duke.