A Queen of Tears, vol. 2 of 2

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A Queen of Tears, vol. 2 of 2

by W. H. (William Henry) Wilkins

EN·~2 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
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A Queen of Tears, vol. 2 of 2, by W. H. Wilkins—a Project Gutenberg eBook.

0:32
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A QUEEN OF TEARS

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APPENDIX. LIST OF AUTHORITIES. - UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS.

5:00
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INDEX.

24:42
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Classified Catalogue OF WORKS IN GENERAL LITERATURE

2:10:27
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TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

2:56

Description

Set against the turbulent courts of 18th‑century Denmark and Norway, the narrative follows the young queen consort whose marriage to the monarch places her at the heart of European intrigue. Through her clandestine letters to the charismatic Count Königsmarck, the story reveals a woman torn between duty and desire, hinting at the personal sacrifices demanded by royal life.

The volume weaves these intimate missives with a rich tapestry of diplomatic dispatches, contemporary portraits, and scholarly commentary, offering listeners a vivid portrait of the era’s politics and culture. Illustrated scenes bring the opulent uniforms, regal ceremonies, and private moments to life, while the inclusion of authentic documents grounds the tale in historical reality. Listeners are invited to step inside the queen’s private world, feeling the tension of love, ambition, and the looming forces that shape her fate.

Details

Full title

A Queen of Tears, vol. 2 of 2 Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway and Princess of Great Britain and Ireland

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (157K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2016-03-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. H. (William Henry) Wilkins

W. H. (William Henry) Wilkins

1860–1905

Known for lively histories and biographies of European royalty, this late Victorian writer brought court intrigue and dramatic lives to a wide readership. His books often focused on queens, princes, and the private stories behind public power.

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