Title: Could've been a contender
Review: There is a riveting book to be written about the odd, multi-faceted triangle shared by Woolworth heir Jimmy Donahue and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Unfortunately, this book only skims the surface. Rarely do any of the players come to life. More examples of Donahue's supposed wit and cavalier charm, in lieu of his often grotesque pranks, would be welcome. The writing is prosaic and plodding. I often had the feeling the author was writing under the gun of an impending deadline -- there is a rushed quality to much of the book. Still, worth reading if you're fascinated, as I am, about the Windsors, a fascinating era, and great wealth and opportunity squandered.
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