Wild Princess, The: A Novel of Queen Victoria's Defiant Daughter - Brossura

Perry, Mary

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ISBN 10: 0062123467 ISBN 13: 9780062123466

Casa editrice: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2012

Riassunto

This compelling and sensual story of Queen Victoria's "wild child," the Princess Louise, follows this royal beauty as she, fighting the constraints placed on her brothers and sisters, breaks with tradition by marrying a commoner--a union that is plagued by scandal. Original. 25,000 first printing.

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“Romantic, exciting, historically accurate and deliciously imaginative, THE WILD PRINCESS is a lush and entertaining read. I look forward to more from Mary Hart Perry!” (Susan Fraser King, author of Lady Macbeth and Queen Hereafter)

THE WILD PRINCESS is a fascinating, intriguing glimpse into a royal household. There is the public image and then there is the reality that Mary Hart Perry brilliant brings to life. (Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of Lyon's Bride)

The Wild Princess is a wild ride, artfully told and overflowing with lavish Victorian detail. Perry’s Louise is equal parts fearless and vulnerable, admirable but also approachable. Perry walks the line between fact and invention with ease, weaving a fictional tale that nevertheless feels real. (Shelf Awareness for Readers)

Lots of action, compassion, mystery, and romance. Definitely a must read for those who love a great romance. (A Date with a Book)

[A] marvelous tale about the life of the real Princess Louise, Queen Victoria’s most unconventional daughter-and the fascinating events that might have taken place between the cracks of recorded history. Full of romance and suspense .... a masterly historical novel. (Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of No Longer a Gentleman, and Dark Destiny as M. J. Putney.)

I love historical fiction and I’m a huge fan of Philippa Gregory’s work, and now I am also a fan of Mary Hart Perry. This novel has mystery, romance and historical elements...it’s just wonderful. Rating: 4.2 Stars! (For the Love of Film and Novels)

“A rollicking adventure about Queen Victoria’s bold artist daughter who finds herself ensnared in a plot involving expert bombers, a murderous pimp, and the former undercover guard to Abraham Lincoln, one of which vies for her heart.” (Heather Webb, Between the Sheets)

L'autore:

Mary Hart Perry lives in Maryland with her two cats and husband. She teaches at the Writer's Center in Washington, D.C., and is an inspiring speaker for international and regional groups interested in the joys of writing and history and the promotion of teen and adult literacy.

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• Editore: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0062123467
• ISBN 13: 9780062123466
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 432