Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
Instant New York Times Bestseller!

“She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.

“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective .” -Men's Journal

From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother's whole world.

I've got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother?

Diana's faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.

“Sometimes I'd like a time machine...” Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they'd have less than a lifetime together. Even after she's gone, her sons follow their mother's lead-and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana's name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit.

“James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style” (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world's most storied family, from the world's #1 bestselling author.
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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
Instant New York Times Bestseller!

“She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.

“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective .” -Men's Journal

From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother's whole world.

I've got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother?

Diana's faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.

“Sometimes I'd like a time machine...” Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they'd have less than a lifetime together. Even after she's gone, her sons follow their mother's lead-and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana's name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit.

“James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style” (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world's most storied family, from the world's #1 bestselling author.
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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother

Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother

by James Patterson, Chris Mooney

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged — 10 hours, 24 minutes

Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother

Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother

by James Patterson, Chris Mooney

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged — 10 hours, 24 minutes

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This intimate portrait of Princess Diana and her relationship with her two sons is the perfect gift for those interested in the royal family. Patterson, rather than focusing on Diana’s presence as a public figure, instead offers a new take on the beloved princess, looking at her role as a mother.

Instant New York Times Bestseller!

“She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.

“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective .” -Men's Journal

From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother's whole world.

I've got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother?

Diana's faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.

“Sometimes I'd like a time machine...” Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they'd have less than a lifetime together. Even after she's gone, her sons follow their mother's lead-and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana's name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit.

“James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style” (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world's most storied family, from the world's #1 bestselling author.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Is there anything more to be said about the shattered family of Diana, Princess of Wales? Patterson thinks yes—and proves it…Patterson does something different. He treats the princess as a person and tells the story of a mother from her perspective. In fascinating morsels, we learn of the empathetic heart underneath the diamond brooches and couture gowns…the book leaves us with the heartbreaking question of what might have been.”—Kirkus

"Cinematic ... Full of intriguing anecdotes and sharp character observations, this is an entertaining and persuasive study of the royal family."—Publishers Weekly

“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective.”—Men's Journal

Men’s Journal

Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective.”

Men's Journal

Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective.

Kirkus Reviews

2022-06-16
The Patterson juggernaut continues to expand into the nonfiction world with this account of the royal family.

Given that bookshelves are full of stories about the House of Windsor, is there anything more to be said about the shattered family of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)? Patterson thinks yes—and proves it—in this narrative about the lives of Diana, William, and Harry. Numerous authors have written about Diana the victim, Diana the fashion icon, and Diana the “people’s princess,” but Patterson explores an aspect of the late Lady Di that offers more fertile ground for investigation: Diana the mother. Starting from a young age, Diana Frances Spencer displayed an uncanny ability to put people at ease, and her clear love of children set the stage for her most important role, that of “Mummy.” Amid all the recent Diana content, from Netflix shows to films, Patterson does something different. He treats the princess as a person and tells the story of a mother from her perspective. In fascinating morsels, we learn of the empathetic heart underneath the diamond brooches and couture gowns. Diana struggled with issues many face—including mental health, frosty in-laws, and a doomed marriage—and Patterson treats his subject with compassion and an admiring acknowledgement of Diana’s rebellious side. However, the book loses momentum after Diana’s death. We see how sons William and Harry assumed their roles in the royal family without their mother’s guidance. By this point, Diana’s impressive humanitarian efforts give way to her sons’ social lives and military careers. In spite of efforts to keep Diana top of mind, the narrative becomes less vibrant once Diana is no longer in it. As the sons drift apart, the book leaves us with the heartbreaking question of what might have been.

A good choice for readers who can’t get enough of Diana.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176453027
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 08/15/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
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