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"History is rarely what was recorded; it is what survived the shadows." R. J. Batchelor is a graduate-educated historian and author who dedicated fifteen years to academia before stepping into the world of literature. Her work focuses on the explosive and hidden events surrounding European Monarchies between WWI and WWII.
Having lived and travelled extensively throughout the UK and Europe, she unearths archived documents hidden from history to put a provocative spin on history as recorded. Her award-winning series, The Lost Kings, invites readers to discover the secrets a shadow group has fought for generations to keep buried.
Dear R.J.,
I hope this message finds you well and that your writing season is bringing new stories to light.
When I came across The Lost King of England, what immediately drew me in was the bold, sweeping ambition of a generational saga that dares to challenge accepted history.
What captivated me most was the way you weave historical research with dramatic tension surrounding King Edward VIII and the covert forces shaping the British monarchy. Spanning three generations across two World Wars, the narrative offers a fascinating lens on power, secrecy, and the hidden mechanisms behind royal history. Rather than delivering a simple period drama, The Lost King of England encourages readers to reevaluate the stories we have been told and look at modern royal events with a fresh perspective.
I was particularly struck by how the novel balances expansive historical sco
Uncovering the hidden research behind Europe's lost monarchies. Explore the explosive events and archived secrets of the Lost Kings series.
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