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Victoria of England
Victoria of England | Edith Sitwell
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The Victorian era has been one of the most influential in shaping modern British society, and Victoria herself is a powerful symbol of the age. This is a fascinating portrait of the queen, both before and during her reign, by one of (…more)
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I have a bit of an obsession! I blame Masterpiece.

You don‘t often read a biography that has such lyrical language as Victoria of England by Edith Sitwell. Instead of a straight life story, each chapter paints a picture that, by the end, is as nuanced as it is compelling. I did get bogged down by context setting about the time and political climate at times though.

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AmyG I love the Victoria series. 6y
Lcsmcat Have you read the Julia Baird biography? I loved it! 6y
Linsy @Lcsmcat Oooh, no. Stacked! 6y
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Lcsmcat @Linsy I hope you like it. I found it very readable, yet not shallow. 6y
Linsy @Lcsmcat Thanks for the rec! I started listening to Baird‘s biography yesterday and it‘s great! (edited) 6y
Lcsmcat @Linsy I‘m glad you‘re enjoying it! 6y
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