Victoria: An Intimate BiographyA major biography of Queen Victoria--the first complete life of her in over twenty years--and the first to be written by an American. Illustrated. |
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Page 60
... asked , " what you enjoyed most of your visit ? " " The drive with you , " said Victoria . On returning home she asked her mother to send her " best love and duty " to " dear Uncle King . " The Duchess never permitted her to return ...
... asked , " what you enjoyed most of your visit ? " " The drive with you , " said Victoria . On returning home she asked her mother to send her " best love and duty " to " dear Uncle King . " The Duchess never permitted her to return ...
Page 296
... asked to have the sofa moved closer to the window so that he could watch the clouds drift across the sky . As Alice thought he had dozed off , she covered him with a blanket , and he opened his eyes . " Were you asleep ? " she asked ...
... asked to have the sofa moved closer to the window so that he could watch the clouds drift across the sky . As Alice thought he had dozed off , she covered him with a blanket , and he opened his eyes . " Were you asleep ? " she asked ...
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... asked George whether he would be willing to assume the name of Albert when he came to the Throne . Prince George asked Ponsonby's advice on how to respond . " He would gladly lay down his life for the Queen , " the Private Secretary ...
... asked George whether he would be willing to assume the name of Albert when he came to the Throne . Prince George asked Ponsonby's advice on how to respond . " He would gladly lay down his life for the Queen , " the Private Secretary ...
Contents
Jubilee 1887 | 1 |
Alexandrina Victoria 18171820 | 25 |
Gilded Cage 18201830 | 49 |
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