Born in 1819, Victoria was the daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent. Left fatherless at the age of eight months, her early years were difficult, brought up by her German mother in an atmosphere of family feuds and jealousy. Succeeding to the throne at 18, however, she began a triumphant reign.
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About the Author:
Alison Plowden (1931–2007) is the author of Lady Jane Grey, Tudor Women, and Two Queens in One Isle.
Review:
"A story with the tensions and intrigues of a thriller." —Publishers Weekly
"This is an entertaining as well as informative record of Queen Victoria's life from her birth to her marriage." —The Historical Novels Reviews
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- PublisherSutton Pub Ltd
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0750925744
- ISBN 13 9780750925747
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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