a nicely put together book from the correspondence of different kinds about victoria and albert.
it’s an easy to read book with interesting tidbits but i would say that it’s not the most readable or overall enjoyable reads of this type of book, depending on what your personal preference is - mine is definitely more of a fluent writing style and less letters since i am never a huge fan of books based on letters.

but i can see how other people will enjoy this book as it is so i du recommend it for everyone not minding this writing style!

as always I am incredibly interested by the life of this Queen and her handsome consort. good book overall

A unique and compelling story which parts the curtain in front of the queen in a new and intriguing way.

Based on letters and papers of the time, take a peek into a royal marriage where love and respect for the other person shone brightly.

This nonfiction look into the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert was fascinating. I liked the quotes from letters, which helped prove what was being said. I certainly learned more about Prince Albert than I expected.

That being said, the narrative came across as oddly balanced. The first half focused on the prince and what he worked for, with little insight into the queen’s perspective. Perhaps because the author wished to show just how much influence Prince Albert had? Then, the second half had few mentions of Albert.

Overall, it was an informative read and one I would recommend to those who wish to know more about the accomplishments of this royal couple

This book covers the life and love Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert. It begins with their births and ends with her death, picking up at the major parts of their lives. I liked the intertwining of the information, but sometimes it was hard to remember which Duke was related to who, and other historical characters were not given much introduction to those unfamiliar with them. This is not an in depth dissection of Queen Victoria's reign, but a focus on the moments of her relationship with Albert. Some more background information may be needed for those who don't know things like why she had to propose to him, or the impact of the death of Princess Charlotte, but it is a good guide for the causally interested.