{"product_id":"9781250045478","title":"Victoria : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eVictoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Daisy Goodwin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Victoria \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eis an absolutely captivating novel of youth, love, and the often painful transition from immaturity to adulthood. Daisy Goodwin breathes new life into Victoria's story, and does so with sensitivity, verve, and wit.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– AMANDA FOREMAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on Queen Victoria’s diaries, which she first started reading when she was a student at Cambridge University, Daisy Goodwin—creator and writer of the new PBS Masterpiece drama \u003ci\u003eVictoria\u003c\/i\u003e and author of the bestselling novels \u003ci\u003eThe American Heiress\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fortune Hunter—\u003c\/i\u003ebrings the young nineteenth-century monarch, who would go on to reign for 63 years, richly to life in this magnificent novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly one morning, less than a month after her eighteenth birthday, Alexandrina Victoria is roused from bed with the news that her uncle William IV has died and she is now Queen of England. The men who run the country have doubts about whether this sheltered young woman, who stands less than five feet tall, can rule the greatest nation in the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite her age, however, the young queen is no puppet. She has very definite ideas about the kind of queen she wants to be, and the first thing is to choose her name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I do not like the name Alexandrina,” she proclaims. “From now on I wish to be known only by my second name, Victoria.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, people say she must choose a husband. Everyone keeps telling her she’s destined to marry her first cousin, Prince Albert, but Victoria found him dull and priggish when they met three years ago. She is quite happy being queen with the help of her prime minister, Lord Melbourne, who may be old enough to be her father but is the first person to take her seriously. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 19th, 1837, she was a teenager. On June 20th, 1837, she was a queen. Daisy Goodwin’s impeccably researched and vividly imagined new book brings readers Queen Victoria as they have never seen her before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eVictoria\u003c\/i\u003e, Daisy Goodwin's lively and effervescent novel, the range of her storytelling is rich...Goodwin's queen has all the makings of a captivating human paradox.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An intimate portrait of an extremely bright but painfully lonely teenage girl who one day had only pets and dolls for company and the next was regent of England.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The New York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] irresistible love story…Fans of \u003ci\u003eDownton, The Crown,\u003c\/i\u003e etc., will want to dive right in.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVictoria \u003c\/i\u003eis an absolutely captivating novel of youth, love, and the often painful transition from immaturity to adulthood. Daisy Goodwin breathes new life into Victoria's story, and does so with sensitivity, verve, and wit.\"\u003cbr\u003e–Amanda Foreman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absolute dream of a read – charming, shrewd and well paced.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Virginian-Pilot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Irresistible...[A] rich and passionate historical novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Goodwin’s grasp of the background is impeccable, and she has an instinct for the delicious details that turn a history lesson into cracking fiction…doing full justice to the spirit and independence that made [Victoria] one of our greatest monarchs.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of character-driven storylines will relish witnessing Victoria's transition from immaturity to adulthood.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eReal Simple,\u003c\/i\u003e\"Best New Books to Read This Month: November\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A deep exploration of a well-known character who hasn’t quite become who she’s going to be…A wonderful read.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fun, romantic, and suited for both adult and teenage readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Goodwin demonstrates her admirable ability to fuse wide-ranging knowledge of the period with lively storytelling skills.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Highly recommended...Bestselling Goodwin always draws in fans.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eVictoria\u003c\/i\u003e] will sweep you away. It sumptuously brings to life the tale of Victoria's ascension to the throne, her battles with her mother and her relationship with her Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. I loved the detail in this novel, and tore through it.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eStylist \u003c\/i\u003e(UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A hit…The research is impeccable, the attention to detail—from protocol to petticoats—perfect, and it brings the formidable figure of Victoria to sparkling life.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eSunday Mirror \u003c\/i\u003e(UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How the scenario of mentor versus love interest plays out isthe author’s unique concept, and it is accomplished with deft characterization and an easy flowing storyline. It is highly recommended for readers of royalty fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e—Historical Novel Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Praise for Daisy Goodwin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ms. Goodwin writes deliciously.\"\u003cbr\u003e–Janet Maslin, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe American Heiress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A shrewd, spirited historical romance with flavors of Edith Wharton, Daphne du Maurier, Jane Austen,\u003ci\u003eUpstairs, Downstairs,\u003c\/i\u003e and a dash of \u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003emagazine...Superior entertainment.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred) \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe American Heiress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eGorgeous...the perfect storm of escapism, suspense, romance, and superb historical research.\" \u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003e(UK) on \u003ci\u003eThe Fortune Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A luxurious indulgence...Goodwin writes with effortless grace, and her dialogue's subtle wit is delightful.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Fortune Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250045478\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40675730522318,"sku":"9781250045478","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_06ad857f-bd00-431f-9220-e7ebad6c51fc.jpg?v=1644919888","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250045478","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}