Publisher's Synopsis
The King Nobody Wanted is a historical fiction novel written by Norman F. Langford. The book tells the story of King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American socialite Wallis Simpson. The novel explores the events leading up to the abdication and the aftermath of the decision.The story is told from the perspective of a young boy named Tommy, who lives in a small English village. Tommy is fascinated by the royal family and dreams of meeting the king. When Edward VIII abdicates, the village is thrown into turmoil, and Tommy's world is turned upside down.As Tommy navigates the changes brought on by the abdication, he learns about the complexities of love, duty, and sacrifice. He also discovers that sometimes the people we admire the most are flawed and that even kings can make mistakes.The King Nobody Wanted is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the human side of history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the royal family, British history, or the complexities of love and duty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
