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E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Lisa Reigel,
Step behind the gilded doors of the British monarchy and listen to a rare, candid memoir from someone who lived within its walls. The narrator, a well‑connected lady of the era, pulls back the velvet curtain to expose the rivalries, whispered conspiracies, and personal ambitions that shaped the reigns of George III and his successor. Her account does not shy away from the darker currents of court life, offering a vivid portrait of a world where power and privilege often masked intrigue.
Among the most compelling sections is a detailed look at the unsettling circumstances surrounding Princess Charlotte’s untimely death, presented through newly published letters that had long been hidden. The work also critiques the government's harsh stance toward Napoleon and the broader moral compromises of the age, inviting listeners to reconsider the celebrated narratives of a pivotal period in British history.
Full title
Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume 1 (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (586K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 29, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1766–1846
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