The Victoria Letters

英國獨立電視台ITV繼《唐頓莊園》後，最令人期待的迷你影集《維多利亞》伴讀本。透過本書瞭解英國史上最偉大君王之一 - 維多利亞女王年輕時期的樣貌。ITV的《維多利亞》影集內容，主要是根據女王年輕時期的信件與日記改編而成。本書附有電視劇照以及維多利亞時期的影像，並對女王做了更深入的研究。維多利亞在18歲的叛逆少女時期登上了王位，逐漸成為史上最令人懷念、且最有權力的女性之一。她所留下的文字，顯示了她如何戰勝醜聞與貪腐。而本書更進一步揭露了統治早期，她對什麼樣的愛情感到興趣、皇室家庭上演的劇碼，以及宮廷醜聞，並且深入介紹皇家的日常事務、階級上下的關係，還有維多利亞時期的英國風貌。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.