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The Young Victoria

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I feel I have read quite a bit about Victoria. She defined an age. There is so many interesting topics surrounding her and her reign. This book was good enough, but didn’t particularly bring up any new information for me. A good read though.

**I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

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I did not read this galley in it's entirety. Though I enjoyed what I did read.

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This book was amazing! I have always been very curious about Queen Victoria and to learn of her younger years was something I had been wanting to do. This book is well researched and has many primary sources like letters, notes and Victoria's diaries.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the girl that grew into a queen.

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This was a light and comprehensive read. However, there was no new information on Queen Victoria that has not already been discussed before. Therefore, it felt more like a rehash on the facts I already know. I would recommend The Young Victoria for those who do not know much about her.

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A highly readable account of Queen Victoria's early years.

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This was my first time digging into the life of Queen Victoria. While most books that I found on her seemed to cover her life as a whole, this book covered her early years, which I was most thankful for. I felt that it gave me the opportunity to really get to know her and her character. It was very well written, easy to read and highly enjoyable. What a fascinating queen!

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NetGalley provided a copy of the ePub in exchange for an honest review.

Alison Plowden’s biography The Young Victoria is an insightful overview of the Queen’s early years. The events of her formative years certainly shaped her perspective on the issues of her long and respected reign. The author’s use of primary sources is brilliantly woven throughout this magnificently written read. The Young Victoria is a fast-paced page-turner that is certainly informative and revealing. Queen Victoria’s character, strength, determination and sense of duty are evident. Every library should have a copy. The Young Victoria is perfect as well for book clubs. A must read.

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