Welcome to my stop on the The Other Windsor Girl blog tour sponsored by TLC Book Tours! Thanks to TLC for the invitation!
My Thoughts:
Are you a fan of The Crown? I have not watched the show, and I know I should because I’m certain I would love it.
Just after World War II, Princess Margaret is in need of a second Lady-in-Waiting, and she becomes our narrator. Princess Margaret is a handful. She lives fast for her day.
Princess Margaret meets The Honorable Vera Strathmore, a writer of lurid novels, who becomes her second lady-in-waiting. Margaret falls in love with a handsome Captain, only to be reined in by her title and rank in society. Both Margaret and Vera tire of their tethers, and choices will have to be made.
Who knew Princes Margaret was such a ball of fire? The Other Windsor Girl is such a captivating and entertaining jaunt of a story. You can’t help but want more for Margaret and admire Vera’s tenacity.
Overall, The Other Windsor Girl is a captivating and engaging story. The second half flies much faster than the first. The presentation of class and social order kept me invested, and as I mentioned above, I couldn’t help but root for Margaret.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher.
About The Other Windsor Girl
• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (November 5, 2019)
In a historical debut evoking the style of The Crown, the daughter of an impoverished noble is swept into the fame and notoriety of the royal family and Princess Margaret’s fast-living friends when she is appointed as Margaret’s second Lady-in-Waiting.
Diana, Catherine, Meghan…glamorous Princess Margaret outdid them all. Springing into post-World War II society, and quite naughty and haughty, she lived in a whirlwind of fame and notoriety. Georgie Blalock captures the fascinating, fast-living princess and her “set” as seen through the eyes of one of her ladies-in-waiting.
In dreary, post-war Britain, Princess Margaret captivates everyone with her cutting edge fashion sense and biting quips. The royal socialite, cigarette holder in one hand, cocktail in the other, sparkles in the company of her glittering entourage of wealthy young aristocrats known as the Margaret Set, but her outrageous lifestyle conflicts with her place as Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister. Can she be a dutiful princess while still dazzling the world on her own terms?
Post-war Britain isn’t glamorous for The Honorable Vera Strathmore. While writing scandalous novels, she dreams of living and working in New York, and regaining the happiness she enjoyed before her fiancé was killed in the war. A chance meeting with the Princess changes her life forever. Vera amuses the princess, and what—or who—Margaret wants, Margaret gets. Soon, Vera gains Margaret’s confidence and the privileged position of second lady-in-waiting to the Princess. Thrust into the center of Margaret’s social and royal life, Vera watches the princess’s love affair with dashing Captain Peter Townsend unfurl.
But while Margaret, as a member of the Royal Family, is not free to act on her desires, Vera soon wants the freedom to pursue her own dreams. As time and Princess Margaret’s scandalous behavior progress, both women will be forced to choose between status, duty, and love…
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About Georgie Blalock
Georgie Blalock is an amateur historian and movie buff who loves combining her different passions through historical fiction, and a healthy dose of period piece films. When not writing, she can be found prowling the non-fiction history section of the library or the British film listings on Netflix. Georgie writes historical romance under the name Georgie Lee. Please visit www.georgieblalock.com for more info about Georgie and her writing.
For a publisher-sponsored giveaway, make sure to check out my Instagram page. Have you read The Other Windsor Girl, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Ha! Princess Margaret was definitely the black sheep of the family back in her day, for sure! She had rather a sad life in the end, but I’m guessing she had quite a lot of fun when she was young… 😀
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I think she had fun, too, FF. I admire her spunk!
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Ooh, gotta have this book!!! Wonderful review, Jennifer💜 Your timing is perfect as I get ready to do some binge watching of the new season of The Crown. I can’t believe you haven’t watched it (I say so smugly after binge watching the first two seasons only earlier this year). Princess Margaret has already emerged as one of the more fascinating characters.
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Thanks, Jonetta! I think I’ve been avoiding it because I know I’ll love it. Kind of like what I do with some of the books on my TBR. 😂 I definitely need to make the time for it!
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I love reading about royals, and this book sounds like I might really enjoy it😁
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It was such a great story, Tammy, and it definitely has me wanting to know even more about Princess Margaret.
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Wow who knew? Awesome review Jen! I’m going to try and find this one because my curiosity is piqued and I want to know what that wicked princess did!😂☕💜
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Thanks so much, Sus. It’s such a good story. I hope you can find it to read! Happy weekend! 💕
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Yet another book I need to read – I LOVE the crown and Princess Margaret was def a fireball when she was young! I’m so curious to see how the book lays out everything she went through with the Captain!
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Oh, yes, you definitely have to read this, LP! I also just received a companion book for The Crown show. I really, really need to start watching!
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My friend is a HUGE fan of anything related to the Royals so this is on my shopping list for Christmas. I might has to sneak in a quick reading of it myself. 😉 Thanks for being on this tour! Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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You definitely should, Sara! It’s my pleasure! Thanks for having me!
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I used to read the Phillippa Gregory books about the Tudor family — then stopped reading historical fiction for the most part. Need to check out The Other Windsor Girl. Sounds like a book I’d love.
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I loved those books from Gregory! I hope you get a chance to check this one out, Dianna!
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Beautiful pictures, wonderful blog tour and review, Jennifer! I added this Royals historical fiction to my tbr list. Happy weekend! 🌹💕📚😘❤️🌹
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Thanks so much, Virginia! This book is SO good! I hope you love it! Happy weekend to you too! 💗
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Brilliant review, Jennifer! ❤ I haven't yet watched The Crown but I am really interested in any royal themed narratives and I think I'd really enjoy this book. Glad to see that it also discussed some difficult topics well too.
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Thank you so much, Darina! I think you’d enjoy this one if you enjoy royal stories. It definitely has me wanting to watch The Crown even more!
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She certainly sounds like quite a character! I am sure, it must be interesting to read about her. Great review and beautiful photos!
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Thanks so much! She was so fascinating to read about!
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Oh yes… it sounds as if the story is fairly close to the reality! Thank you for a great review – this sounds like a riveting read, Jennifer:)
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My pleasure, Sarah! It was such a good read! So fascinating and entertaining.
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I love a good Hf I’ve never seen The Crown but I think I would enjoy this!
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It’s such a good read! I hope you get a chance to check it out!
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I love The Crown and Margaret was someone I didn’t really know about before the show. I can’t wait to read this one!
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I hope you love it, Angela!
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Again showing that we are often liking the same books, this is in my TBR pile. Thanks for the review.
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My pleasure, Joyce! I love that! I hope you enjoy!
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Netflix has been suggesting that I watch The Crown. Your post is making consider that suggestion. I don’t know much about Margaret so I’m intrigued by this one. Great review, Jennifer.
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Thanks, Diana! I really want to watch The Crown, too! It sounds like most everyone loves it!
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Wow!! This one sounds captivating!! “Quite naughty and haughty”…😂 I chuckled at that, Jennifer. Great review!! 👍🏽
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Thanks, Laurie! It was a fun read!
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I haven’t watched The Crown either. Now that they have Helena Bonham Carter though, i feel like i should 😀
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