From the Suez Crisis and the U.S.-Soviet space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsors collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumored issues with the royal marriage, the book provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show explores, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political, and personal moments and their effects-not only on the royal family but also on the world around them. In this eye-opening companion to seasons 2 and 3 of Netflixs acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Book Synopsis Cant get enough of The Crown? In this must-have exploration of the history behind seasons 2 and 3 of Peter Morgans Emmy-winning Netflix drama, the shows historical consultant answers all your questions alongside beautifully reproduced archival photographs. To whom would you recommend this book? Readers who love The Selection series will enjoy these new novellas.About the Book The official companion to the second and third seasons of the Emmy-winning Netflix drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring additional historical background, expert commentary, and beautifully reproduced images. Fans of The Selection series will not want to miss this collection. There are also short chapters about “Celeste,” Lucy “The Maid,” an update on “After The One” and “Where Are they Now” with a few pages on America’s fellow Elite girls “Kriss Ambers,” “Natalie Luca,” and “Elise Whisks.” The book also includes some black and white illustrations that bring the characters to life. The final novella “The Favorite” is the heartbreaking story of Marlee and Carter’s forbidden romance and its aftermath. “The Prince” relates the romance of Maxon and America through his eyes, while “The Guard” tells Aspen’s side of the love triangle.

Readers have a chance to see the story of King Clarkson and Amberly through their Selection experience and will get insight into the future reign of this king. The four novellas allow the reader to see The Selection series events from another point of view and despite the odds all end “happily ever after.” “The Queen” relates the story of Maxon’s mother, Queen Amberly. What did you like about the book? For fans of The Selection series who cannot get enough of the characters of Illea, this is a great selection of extras.

Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3 Happily Ever After – Kiera Cass, illustrations by Sandra Suy, HarperTeen, (9780062484291), 2016

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