This is a fictional biography of Queen Victoria but based on real people and the facts as read in Victoria's own diaries. A short time after her eighteenth birthday, Victoria is thrust into the spotlight as the Queen of England when her sickly uncle. This sheltered teenager rebels against those who want to minimize her influence and begins to become a queen with the help of her prime minister, Lord Melbourne. This book covers a short period leading up to her coronation and the beginning of her reign. Everyone is pushing her to find a husband but Victoria is not certain that is the path she wants to follow. Rebellious, independent and curious, this book depicts Victoria as a force. Goodwin uses Victoria's own diaries and fills in the story with credible dialog and character development. This audio is well done by Anna Wilson-Jones who does a great job of giving a voice to the young queen.
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