Combining novelistic flair with historical accuracy Williams author of theacclaimed Englands Mistress relates how the death of Princess Charlotteimpacted the re... » 

Combining novelistic flair with historical accuracy Williams author of theacclaimed Englands Mistress relates how the death of Princess Charlotteimpacted the reign of reign of Queen Victoria who became Queen aged 13.Determined to take control of her own destiny she clashed with mother protegeand comptroller. Even during her reign her ministers including Prince Albertstill tried to steal power from her. With tales of secrets sexual repressionand endless conflict this is an intimate portrait of Britains longestreigning monarch. «