I really enjoyed this book. I thought the way Gareth Russell approached this biography was a bit of genius as it created a great way for the reader to sort of dip their toe into this part of the Windsor family story without being overwhelmed by too much information.

I will say though I do feel it was a bit skimpy in the later years of the Queen Mother’s life, particularity concerning the relationships she had with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This left it sort of unbalanced after the informative chapters of her youth and the middle heavy with war and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

The more I learn about the Queen Mother though, the more I admire her unwavering ability to connect with people and put them at ease. I found her quick wit and her sarcasm utterly charming and at times hilarious!

Truly a good read!