Becoming Queen by Kate Williams

Becoming Queen by Kate Williams

'I will be good,' promised the thirteen-year-old Victoria, when she understood that she would be Queen of the most powerful country in the world. With a combination of novelistic flair and historical accuracy, the author begins by relating the heartbreaking story of Princess Charlotte, the Queen who never was, and her impact on the young Victoria.

"The amazing untold story of Victoria before she was Queen.. Kate Williams reveals a passionate young woman beloved of her future subjects but at war with her family" Sunday Telegraph "Passionate, exuberant and entertaining, a treasure trove of royalty, intrigue and politics ... vividly and sensitively brings to life the girl who would become Queen" Simon Sebag Montefiore "This fresh and vivid portrayal of the young Queen Victoria is deserving of the highest praise. I cannot recommend it highly enough" Alison Weir, author of The Lady Elizabeth "Becoming Queen showcases an outstanding talent from whom we can expect much more" Matthew d'Ancona, Books of the Year, Spectator "History as exciting and tempestuous as you are ever likely to find" Country Life

Kate Williams has a BA from Oxford, an MA from University of London and a DPhil from Oxford. Her first book, England's Mistress, a biography of Emma Hamilton, was published to wide acclaim, and shortlisted for the Marsh Biography Award. She is also a lecturer and TV consultant, appearing on BBC and Channel 4 programmes to discuss her work, and lecturing to historical societies and groups. She lives in London. Her website is www.kate-williams.com

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ISBN 13	9780091794798
ISBN 10	009179479X
Title	Becoming Queen
Author	Kate Williams
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cornerstone
Year published	2008-09-18
Number of pages	432
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