Drina: England's Young Victoria

By Marion W. Flexner

Book Overview

""Drina: England's Young Victoria"" by Marion W. Flexner is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Princess Victoria, who later becomes Queen Victoria of England. The story is told through the eyes of Drina, a young girl who is taken in by the royal family as a ward. Drina becomes a close confidant of Victoria and witnesses her growth from a sheltered princess to a strong and independent queen.The novel is set in the early 19th century and explores the social and political climate of the time, including the struggles of the working class and the tensions between England and other European powers. Through Drina's eyes, we see the challenges that Victoria faces as she navigates her role as a young queen, including her relationships with her advisors, her husband Prince Albert, and her mother, the Duchess of Kent.Throughout the novel, we see Victoria's determination and strength of character, as well as her vulnerabilities and insecurities. The story also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of family.Overall, ""Drina: England's Young Victoria"" is a compelling and well-researched novel that offers a unique perspective on the life of one of England's most iconic monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163156264
• ISBN13: 9781163156261
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"