Queen Victoria

Richard Rivington Holmes

• 27 februari 2017
• 9781365787706

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Biographer Richard Holmes moves seamlessly through Queen Victoria’s life from her lonely childhood, to her intrepid early years as an unmarried queen, through the heady days of betrothal, the loving years of marriage and finally to her heart-wrenching life as a widow. His lively narrative incorporates many fascinating snippets from Queen Victoria's personal diaries and correspondence, creating a rare glimpse into the monarch’s personal tastes and characteristics.