Victoria: The Heart and Mind of a Young Queen: Official Companion to the Masterpiece Presentation on PBS

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The official companion to the Masterpiece presentation on PBS, Victoria delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one in every of England’s greatest monarchs.

From the producers of Poldark and Endeavour, ITV’s Victoria follows the early years of the young queen’s reign, based closely on Victoria’s own letters and journals. Now explore this extensive collection in greater depth, and discover who Victoria actually used to be at the back of her upright public persona.

At only eighteen years old, Victoria ascended the throne as a rebellious teenager and regularly grew to transform one of the vital memorable, unshakeable and powerful women in history. The extensive writings she left at the back of document this personal journey and show how she triumphed over scandal and corruption. Written by creator and Victoria historical consultant, Helen Rappaport, and including a foreword by Daisy Goodwin—acclaimed novelist and scriptwriter of the series—Victoria details the history at the back of the show. Revealing Victoria’s own thoughts about the love interests, circle of relatives dramas and court scandals right through her early reign, it also delves into the running of the royal household, the upstairs-downstairs relationships, and what it used to be like to live in Victorian England.

Full of beautiful photography from the series and genuine imagery from the era, Victoria takes you at the back of the palace doors and discover the girl at the back of the queen.

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