Caroline, the Queen (Georgian Saga 3) - Softcover

Plaidy, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0449212173 ISBN 13: 9780449212172

Publisher: Fawcett Books, 1988

Synopsis

Plaidy has the abilty of making history accessible and a joy to read. Caroline's long wait is up. George I is dead, and her husband is King. They immediately make the unfortunate discovery that most of the jewels and inheritance have been leaked away to mistresses of the old King. Catherine, with the assistance of Prime Minister Walpole, slowly begins to repair the damage done to England by previous sovereigns. She does her duty to the best of her ability, monitoring decisions made by her arrogant and insecure husband and stepping in where she feels it necessary. The book emphasises the importance of English Queens throughout history, as Caroline patiently dominates her husband and most of the court from behind the scenes. It is thanks to her that the House of Hanover survived, despite the unpopularity of its Kings.

About this title

Review:

"Jean Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of characterisation has become one of the country's most widely read novelists." Sunday Times "Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting." Observer "Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama." New York Times "Outstanding" Vanity Fair

About the Author:

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also known as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fawcett Books
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0449212173
• ISBN 13: 9780449212172
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback