Dancing with the Devil tells the shocking true story of a hidden royal love triangle involving the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the wealthy playboy Jimmy Donahue. Often celebrated as a tale of ultimate devotion, Edward VIII’s abdication for Wallis Simpson masked a far more complex reality—one where Wallis engaged in a passionate affair with Donahue, a charismatic socialite twenty years her junior.
A grandson of retail tycoon Frank W. Woolworth, Donahue was a notorious figure in America’s elite circles, known for his charm, mischief, and openly gay lifestyle at a time when homosexuality was still illegal. Yet, despite his usual pursuits, he became entangled in an unexpected relationship with Wallis. Their affair drew the Duke into a bizarre and obsessive friendship, creating an inseparable trio that scandalised high society.
Based on contemporary accounts and exclusive insights, Christopher Wilson’s Dancing with the Devil unravels the secret passions, betrayals, and power plays that shaped the later years of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor—revealing a story far more scandalous than the fairy tale romance the world was led to believe.
