
This two‑volume biography offers an intimate look at one of Britain’s most revered monarchs, drawing on personal recollections, official records, and treasured artifacts. The narrator, a close friend of the royal household, shares memories of encounters that reveal the queen’s gentle spirit and sense of duty. Listeners are invited to experience the early chapters of her life through a blend of scholarly insight and heartfelt tribute.
Set against the backdrop of post‑Napoleonic England, the narrative paints a vivid picture of a nation still nursing its wounds while wrestling with social unrest and the fear of revolution. Through evocative details—a chalk sketch of the future queen’s hand, the lingering scars of Waterloo, and the bustling streets of Bath and Tunbridge—listeners glimpse the world that shaped her childhood. The early years unfold with a balance of historical context and personal anecdote, offering a portrait that feels both scholarly and warmly human.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (649K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1827–1914
A prolific Scottish novelist who wrote under the pen name Sarah Tytler, she built a wide readership with historical fiction, domestic novels, and books for younger readers. Her work was known for lively storytelling and a steady interest in women’s lives, family ties, and social change.
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