Victoria Victorious: The Story of Queen Victoria

Highly Reccomended

The author did a good job on writing this fictional memoir! I was entertained from the very first page!

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Worth the time to read it

This was the first book I have read by Plaidy, I found it engrossing and endearing. I do agree with other reviewers that at times it was very repetitive especially when describing Victoria's ideations towards those around her, but it did help to develop her as a very deep character. I felt that the history in the book was detailed and educational; throughout the book the political tides are explained in great depth to help a reader that is not familiar with those times. Confusions arises easily due to the political times including the constantly changing role of the prime minister and in the last part of the book the ability to follow Victoria's children through their marriages and subsequent children was difficult as well. It would have been fabulous for a family tree or detailed lineage to be included. Over all a great read.

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Unique perspective

I've read many historical accounts of Queen Victoria but this one was unique as it was written from her point of view. Probably not completely accurate but certainly entertaining.

great read

I loive reading about the royals. this was a good book with lots of history in it. loved it

Not Her Best

I love Plaidy's work but I must admit I was disappointed in this one. I found it repetitive to the point where the book could have been written in half the pages had "Victoria" not been describing her feelings towards the people around her over and over... and over again.

An engrossing page turner

Reading about Queen Victoria's life was the most fun history lesson ever. The book spans her entire life and gives you insight into how she viewed people, events, and even her prime ministers. This book kept me engrossed with each turn of the page.

A great read, very emotional and capturing

This is one of my very favorite books of all time. I love autobiographical novels, and this one fits my bill perfectly! It gives a beautiful insight into the daily life of Queen Victoria from her early pre-teen years into her adult years and on. I have never understood why it always is categorized in the Romance Novel section, even though Jean Plaidy primarily wrote romances. Truly, it does contain romance within its pages, but it is also much more than that. It reveals the heart, mind and soul of Victoria, and how she responded in both times of want and times of plenty, times of sadness and extreme joy. I picked up this book not knowing anything about it or its author, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the life of Queen Victoria, or simply in a good heartfelt story. Enjoy!

Great Insight Into Victoria

The first 3/4 of the book is great. Ms. Plaidy really researched Vicky's young life and fleshed out her close relatives, including Uncle Leopold who was something of a scoundrel. The last 1/4 dealt with her interminable mourning and her dislike of her first born. Read it if you like English history. It was quite fun.

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Best Plaidy Book

I loved this book! If you enjoy Jean Plaidy's work, this is a must read. She really captured Victoria and her family.

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