First published 2016
This companion to ITV's Victoria series explores the personal writings of Queen Victoria during her early reign. Author Helen Rapparent, who served as historical consultant for the show, examines Victoria's private letters and journals to reveal the young monarch's candid thoughts on love, family conflicts, and court scandals. The book documents Victoria's transformation from an 18-year-old rebellious teenager who inherited the throne into a formidable ruler. Her writings chronicle her struggles with scandal and corruption as she navigated the complexities of royal life. Rapparent provides context for the inner workings of the royal household and the social dynamics of Victorian England. The book features photography from the television series alongside period imagery. Daisy Goodwin, the show's screenwriter, contributes a foreword. Through Victoria's own words, readers discover her personal journey of growth and the private emotions behind her public facade during the formative years of her historic reign.
Genres: historical-fiction, british-literature, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, royal
Setting: England, United Kingdom, Victorian England
Period: 19th Century, Early Reign of Queen Victoria
302 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins