Alice, grand duchess of Hesse, princess of Great Britain and Ireland Biographical sketch and letters. With portrait.

The volume offers an intimate portrait of a 19th‑century royal who balanced the privileges of birth with a steadfast sense of duty. Written by her sister, the narrative weaves a concise biography with carefully selected letters that reveal everyday moments, family affection, and the young duchess’s thoughtful reflections on the world around her. From her early years in Britain to her marriage into the Hesse family, the memoir sketches the milestones that shaped her public and private life without venturing into later tragedies.

Listeners will hear the warmth of her correspondence, which captures a mind eager for liberty, education, and charitable service. The letters convey a quietly determined spirit, her devotion to both her native country and her adopted home, and the heartfelt hopes she expressed for the future. This blend of personal voice and historical glimpse creates a moving, accessible portrait that brings the duchess’s character vividly to life.