Marion: Governess to the Royal Family

In 1932, Marion Crawford is trying to earn money to fund her studies in child psychology. By a twist of fate, she is put in charge of the Duke of York’s daughters—six-year-old Elizabeth and two-year-old Margaret. She never returns to university, instead spending seventeen long years with the two princesses. She lives through the war with the Royal Family, spending nights with the princesses in underground shelters during air raids. She is a guest of honour at her Lilibet’s wedding to Prince Philip. She even sacrifices her own love and family happiness for her calling. But just one fateful mistake is enough for the loyal governess to be cast out forever. Neither the Queen nor any other member of the Royal Family ever speaks to her again. Fern Britton has written a captivating novel about a real historical figure—a woman who witnessed a fascinating historical era. She dedicated her life to caring for the future queen and her sister. Thanks to her, readers can peek behind the curtain to see the childhood and youth of the future Queen Elizabeth II.