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A princess steals the heart of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and changes the face of world politics.
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A princess steals the heart of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and changes the face of world politics.
New. Olav and Martha, the crown prince and princess of Norway, are forced to flee when Nazi Germany launches a surprise attack on the 9th of April, 1940.
The king and crown prince retreat to London and arrange for crown princess Martha and the children to take a boat from Finland to the United States.
Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children as bombs are falling on Olav and the king in London.
Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with Roosevelt as he defies isolationists to push the Lend-Lease Act, and Martha and the children get a surprise Christmas present.
Martha uses dinner table tactics to help Norway - as the American First Lady gives her some unusual oratory lessons, the US President finds himself on dangerous ground with her.
America enters the war, and Olav arrives from England. Missy grows suspicious of ties between Roosevelt and Martha, as does Olav. Meanwhile, a dastardly Nazi plot unfolds.
New. A Nazi agent slips through the cracks, putting the children at risk. Martha travels to England and gets a shock. A Norwegian war hero meets a tragic fate.
New. Roosevelt's health declines and Olav tries to stay out of the Soviet sphere of influence.