Her Lotus Year: Wallis Simpson’s Remarkable Life in Asia
The Hong Kong Management Association , Wan Chai
Why We Recommend it
In this talk, eminent author Paul French, delves into the life of the wife of King Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, exploring stories of a woman he argues is often maligned in history.
Description
Discover the little known story of American socialite Wallis Simpson’s transformative year in China. In 1924, she fled her abusive husband Earl Spencer in the US for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, where she evolved from a troubled wife to a cosmopolitan icon.
Dubbed her “lotus year,” this period in Asia was marred by British gossip but revealed a courageous woman who undertook daring diplomatic missions. Renowned author and sinologist Paul French’s research uncovers a tale of resilience and elegance, setting the stage for her future as the wife of King Edward VIII (who reigned from January to December 1936) and the Duchess of Windsor.
Details
When: 14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 Where: The Hong Kong Management Association – 66 Gloucester Road – Wan Chai
