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Be careful what you wish for. Traveling abroad with her mother at the turn of the twentieth century to seek a titled husband, beautiful, vivacious Cora Cash, whose family mansion in Newport dwarfs the Vanderbilts', suddenly finds herself Duchess of Wareham, married to Ivo, the most eligible bachelor in England. Nothing is quite as it seems, however: Ivo is withdrawn and secretive, and the English social scene is full of traps and betrayals. Money, Cora soon learns, cannot buy everything, as she must decide what is truly worth the price in her life and her marriage.

Witty, moving, and brilliantly entertaining, Cora's story marks the debut of a glorious storyteller who brings a fresh new spirit to the world of Edith Wharton and Henry James.

"For daughters of the new American billionaires of the 19th century, it was the ultimate deal: marriage to a cash-strapped British Aristocrat in return for a title and social status. But money didn't always buy them happiness." --Daisy Goodwin in The Daily Mail

One of Library Journal''s Best Historical Fiction Books of 2011

Это июньское утро 1837 года оказалось для Александрины Виктории особенным. Невысокая хрупкая девушка, которой едва исполнилась восемнадцать, стала королевой Великобритании. Беззаботная юность закончилась…

Никто не верил, что робкая девочка, полностью находящаяся под влиянием властной матери, сможет достойно править одной из величайших мировых держав. Но она удивила всех. И прежде всего сменила ненавистное имя - теперь ее будут называть только Викторией! Юная королева не пожелала быть марионеткой: она перенесла свои покои подальше от матери, встретилась с министрами и… отказалась от замужества с двоюродным братом принцем Альбертом - он казался ей скучным и несносным.

Это захватывающая и драматичная история о королеве Виктории — такой, какой вы ее не знали…

The official companion to the second season of the PBS/Masterpiece drama Victoria by award-winning creator and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin.

More than 16 million viewers watched the first season of the Masterpiece presentation of Victoria, created and written by Daisy Goodwin―the highest-rated PBS drama in twenty years, second only to Downton Abbey. But what happened after the Queen married her handsome prince? Did they live happily ever after, or did their marriage, like so many royal marriages past and present, fizzle into a loveless round of duty?

This all-new companion book by Daisy Goodwin and Sara Sheridan transports us to the private world of Victoria and Albert. Though first cousins, they could not have been more different: Victoria was impulsive, emotional, and capricious, Albert cautious, self-controlled, and logical. But together they forged a bond with each other and with their people that would change the world. Drawing on letters and diaries and fresh insights into royal history, this gorgeous book charts the constant ebb and flow of power within the couple’s surprisingly ardent and modern marriage.

Sumptuously illustrated and full of rich insider detail, Victoria & Albert takes us behind the scenes of the magnificent TV drama, including fascinating, in-depth information on the actors, the props, and the costumes – and bringing an extraordinary royal marriage even more fully to life.

The official companion to ITV’s hotly anticipated new drama, The Victoria Letters delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs.

From the producers of Poldark and Endeavour, ITV’s Victoria follows the early years of the young Queen’s reign, based closely on Victoria’s own letters and journals. Now explore this extensive collection in greater depth, and discover who Victoria really was behind her upright public persona.

At only 18 years old, Victoria ascended the throne as a rebellious teenager and gradually grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakeable and powerful women in history. The extensive writings she left behind document this personal journey and show how she triumphed over scandal and corruption. Written by Internationally bestselling author, historian of 12 books and Victoria historical consultant, Helen Rappaport, and including a foreword by Daisy Goodwin – acclaimed novelist and screenwriter of the series – The Victoria Letters details the history behind the show. Revealing Victoria’s own thoughts about the love interests, family dramas and court scandals during her early reign, it also delves into the running of the royal household, the upstairs-downstairs relationships, and what it was like to live in Victorian England.

Full of beautiful photography from the series and genuine imagery from the era, come behind the palace doors and discover the girl behind the Queen.

Элизабет — императрица Австрии. Прелестная красавица Сиси была словно сияющий бриллиант. В браке с Францем Иосифом ее блеск потускнел. Нелюбимый муж, удушливые формальности королевской жизни… Единственной отрадой для императрицы стали конные прогулки, во время которых она чувствовала себя свободной. Однажды Сиси присоединяется к легендарной охоте, организованной Эрлом Спенсером в Англии. Ее сопровождает молодой капитан Бэй Миддлтон — лучший наездник в Англии. Между ними вспыхивает настоящая страсть. Но в лихого красавца влюблена благородная наследница знатного рода Шарлотта Байрд. Место в сердце капитана лишь для одной…