Please join us for an enchanting virtual author event, A Royal Rendezvous: Unveiling the Secrets of Windsor, featuring acclaimed authors Christine Wells and Bryn Turnbull. Moderated by Colin Mustful, the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, this exclusive conversation will revolve around Christine's highly anticipated historical novel, The Royal Windsor Secret, a story that imagines the life of a young woman who believes she is the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII. We’ll also discuss a second scandalous chapter in Edward VIII’s life through Bryn’s bestselling debut novel, The Woman Before Wallis, about the life of Viscountess Thelma Furness, Edward VIII’s mistress who fatefully introduced him to Wallis Simpson and lit the flame of the abdication crisis.
This event promises to be a fascinating exploration of the women behind the crown. A must-attend event for fans of British Royal history, discover the hidden stories behind the walls of Windsor Castle as Bryn Turnbull and Christine Wells share their insights and research. Don't miss out on this regal rendezvous!
About the Authors:
Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. A bookworm from the time she could read, Christine devoured every novel she could get her hands on. After graduating from university with a law degree, Christine transitioned to fiction writing after accepting a challenge from her friend to try her hand at a novel. Immediately falling in love with fiction, Christine has gone on to publish sixteen novels set in periods ranging from Georgian England to post World War II France. Her newest novel, The Royal Windsor Secret, is the story of a young woman who seeks to discover the truth about her mysterious past and the rumor that she is the secret daughter of The Prince of Wales.
Bryn Turnbull is an author of historical fiction. Equipped with a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of St. Andrews, Bryn writes books featuring strong women whose stories have been lost in the cracks of the historical record. Her debut novel, The Woman Before Wallis, was released in 2020 and became an international bestseller. Her second novel, The Last Grand Duchess, chronicles the fall of the House of Romanov as witnessed by Nicholas II and Alexandra’s eldest daughter, Olga. Her third novel, The Paris Deception, about art theft and forgery in Nazi-occupied Europe, was released in May 2023.