The Fools' Crowns

1937. The Duke of Windsor marries the glamorous and devious American divorcee Wallis Simpson. They tour Germany fêted by the Nazi regime and flattered by Hess, Goering, Goebbels, Himmler and the Führer 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 façade 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.