Author: Jean Plaidy Year: 1972 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Historical fiction
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ISBNs: 9780449220252 0449220257 |
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With King George III under lock and key suffering from perceived insanity and the Prince Regent in ill health, all eyes are on the Regent's pregnant daughter. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happens and both Charlotte and her baby die in childbirth, leaving the age old problem of succession. For though King George III has many children, all are middle-aged and none have legitimate heirs to secure the Hanoverian dynasty. The death of Charlotte causes a sudden enthusiasm for marriage among the sons of George III, as they compete to have children and secure their line of succession. William marries Adelaide of Saxe-Coburg Meiningen while Edward marries Victoria Mary Louisa of Saxe-Saalfeld-Coburg. Another son, Ernest, is already married and he too hopes to be the one to provide necessary children. King George dies, to be replaced by an ailing George IV, and Edward and Victoria succeed in having a daughter, also named Victoria. She waits patiently to become Queen, avoiding the plots, intrigue and danger that threaten to prevent her reaching maturity.
This book is part of the "Georgian Saga" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "Queen in Waiting" First published in 1975 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Perdita's Prince" First published in 1969 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Third George" First published in 1969 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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