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Diana believes in love. Growing up amid the fallout of her parents' bitter divorce, she takes refuge in romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.

Prince Charles loves his freedom. He's in no rush to wed, but his family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the Crown.

The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons.

The teenage Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride.

But the route to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own agendas.

When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding day, has Diana’s romantic dream come true?

Or is it already over?

IN PAPERBACK AUGUST 15th.

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Reader Praise

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‘The most moving, heart-breaking royal story I have ever read. I had tears in my eyes and lumps in my throat continuously…this wonderful, wonderful novel brought Diana’s life into focus with such clarity, I felt I knew her as a friend.’
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‘Fascinating, shocking and excellently written. *****’
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‘Had me gripped from beginning to end…one of my favourite reads of this year. Perfection‘ *****
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‘Holden paints a dreamy portrait of Princess Diana’s coming-of-age in this incredibly well-researched historical fiction’
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‘A compelling behind-the-scenes look at Diana before Charles. Highly recommended.’
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‘Just when I thought I could not possibly adore or learn more about Diana, this book comes along. *****’

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