Goodwin, Daisy
Victoria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250045478
- author:
- Goodwin, Daisy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St. Martin's Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.72 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Victoria A Novel by Daisy Goodwin is a captivating novel that brings to life the story of Queen Victoria's remarkable journey from adolescence to adulthood. Based on her own diaries, the author breathes new life into this iconic figure, revealing a young woman with very definite ideas about the kind of queen she wants to be. When Alexandrina Victoria ascends to the throne at just 18 years old, she must navigate the complexities of ruling a nation and choosing a husband. With the help of her prime minister, Lord Melbourne, she forges her own path, refusing to be bound by tradition or convention. This is a story about growing into power, finding one's place in the world, and forging a legacy that will last for generations. Daisy Goodwin's masterful storytelling brings Queen Victoria richly to life, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual who defies expectations and forges her own destiny.
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