"Worsley gives us Victoria in all her infinite variety?queen and mother, matriarch and minx. I loved it." ?Daisy Goodwin, author of The American Heiress, The Fortune Hunter and Victoria: A Novel

"A wonderfully fresh, vivid and engaging portrait." ? Jane Ridley, author of Bertie: A Life of Edward VII

"The glory of this book is in the details, and the specific moments, that Worsley chooses to single out for mention, and in her cheerful voice as she leads us by the hand to the next window of Victoria's life calendar." ?The London Times

"an insightful, sympathetic, and vividly written examination of the 'good woman' who ruled England for 64 years....Worsley’s command of the material and elegant writing style make this a must-read for anyone interested in the British monarchy."?Publisher's Weekly